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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The champion’s confidence remains undiminished, as he sees the rematch as an opportunity to put any debate surrounding that first fight in 2025 to rest and prove his place in the division.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The presidency said Macron's determination to see the reform implemented remained undiminished.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 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
“What makes London special is that the magic of that first visit is undiminished with each subsequent visit somehow.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
Even in funeral clothing, she looked as if she had been carved of ivory, the flower-petal fineness of all her features undiminished by the rough hemp robes.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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