undaunted

[uhn-dawn-tid, -dahn-]

adjective

1. undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort.

   undaunted by failure.

2. undiminished in courage or valor; not giving way to fear; intrepid.

   Although outnumbered, he was undaunted.

undaunted

/ ʌnˈdɔːntɪd /

adjective

1. not put off, discouraged, or beaten

Other Word Forms

• undauntedly adverb
• undauntedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of undaunted¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; un- ¹, daunt, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Disillusioned but undaunted, Sánchez determined he would one day live the American dream.

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In the course of his research, Mr. Quinones came to admire the independence of tuba players, the way they remain undaunted in the face of the “disdain or indifference” of their peers.

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It all depends on Tuesday night, when we see if Kimmel returns undaunted, or if he has been subdued.

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Fans were disappointed but undaunted as the show — described by Silver as a “whimsical, vintage circus” — did go on.

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But as fearful as he is, Spike is undaunted.

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Related Words

• fearless 
• indomitable 
• steadfast 
• undeterred