undiminished
Britishadjective
Explanation
When something is not lessened, it is undiminished. You might be hoping that the pain in your ankle will go away but find that even after a day of rest the pain is undiminished. Probably time to see a doctor. To diminish means to lessen. If you were stranded on a desert island you might worry about diminishing supplies of food. If you had endless supplies of rice but nothing else, it would be pretty surprising if, after eating nothing but rice for a week, your love for the grain was undiminished.
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Example Sentences
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The presidency said Macron's determination to see the reform implemented remained undiminished.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
But “Do the Right Thing” remains with us, its urgency and relevance undiminished, waiting for an America open to listen and live up to its idealized aspirations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The hometown pride runs deepest for Heidi Gardner, Saturday Night Live star and diehard Kansas City fan, who often returns home with undiminished enthusiasm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Whoever falls by the wayside - McCullum, Rob Key, or neither - Stokes will remain, his importance to the England team undiminished.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
The challenge for every prisoner, particularly every political prisoner, is how to survive prison intact, how to emerge from prison undiminished, how to conserve and even replenish one’s beliefs.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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