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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

But as fearful as he is, Spike is undaunted.

From Salon

All those individual moments were impressive, but overall it was just the calmness Miller exuded which suggests he is undaunted even among older and higher profile peers.

From BBC

But it's also all part of Miller's plan, and he is undaunted.

From Salon

Related Words

• fearless 
• indomitable 
• steadfast 
• undeterred