Undaunted
Not discouraged or intimidated; remaining fearless and resolute when facing danger or difficulty.
adjectiveUndaunted
Not discouraged or intimidated; remaining fearless and resolute when facing danger or difficulty.
adjectiveImagine This
A climber scales a sheer cliff as a fierce storm roars. While others seek shelter, the climber keeps going, steady hands and unwavering gaze, undaunted by the wind and rain.
Sounds Like
uhn-DAWNT-id
Looks Like
un- + daunt (to intimidate); visually resembles the prefix un- attached to the root daunt
Remember This
Undaunted = not daunted. It contrasts with the word daunted, which means intimidated or discouraged.
Other Forms
Connect With
dauntless, fearless, intrepid, resolute, unflinching
Note
Used to describe people who persevere despite fear or obstacles. Do not confuse with 'undaunted' used for objects, which is uncommon; the mood is human-centered.
Study Deeper
- The soldiers remained undaunted despite the heavy bombardment.
- She faced the critics undaunted and presented her thesis with confidence.
From un- (not) + daunt (to intimidate); daunt comes from Middle English daunten, from Old French daunter, meaning to awe or intimidate.
Un- + daunt + ed: Not intimidated. Visualize a knight facing a dragon with fear fading away, the word 'daunt' dissolving as courage remains.
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