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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Our love of travel remains undiminished, and we’ll continue to explore more of the world for as long as we are able.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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
“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
That sandpapery voice was undiminished, even as the lump grew in his throat.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
These are grounds of hope for others; for ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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