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undaunted

adjective
un·​daunt·​ed | \ ˌən-ˈdȯn-tÉ™d How to pronounce undaunted (audio) , -ˈdän-\

Definition of undaunted

: courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged

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undauntedly adverb

Examples of undaunted in a Sentence

The firefighters were undaunted by the dangerous conditions they faced. Undaunted, they continued on their journey.

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Johnson, undaunted, has engaged in a game of brinkmanship with Brussels and Dublin. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, "If Boris Johnson gets his Brexit, it may break the United Kingdom," 31 July 2019 Brad Pitt and Katy Perry are among those who have reportedly plunked down $250,000 for a ride on one of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic spaceships, undaunted by a 2014 test flight that crashed and killed one pilot. Sheila Marikar, New York Times, "The Rich Are Planning to Leave This Wretched Planet," 9 June 2018 O’Sullivan is undaunted about turning Henry around. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 City League prep football preview," 17 Aug. 2019 With undaunted courage, these demonstrators called for regime change under the roof of a regime that did not possess the will to change. Brian Stewart, National Review, "For Sama: A Chronicle of the Syrian Tragedy," 10 Aug. 2019 George had said hello to everyone before getting absorbed in our hostess’s children’s video game collection, undaunted by the Arabic slogans that flashed across the scene; games of skill and destruction are a universal language. Andrew Solomon, Condé Nast Traveler, "Traveling Through Jordan’s Historic Ruins, Red Dunes, and Dead Sea," 24 July 2019 Several of the top 20 players in the world committed while there was still snow on the ground, apparently undaunted by the transcontinental trek to central Connecticut. Chris Brodeur, courant.com, "Is TPC River Highlands a cushy landing spot for PGA pros after the grind of a U.S. Open? It’s not that simple," 18 June 2019 But Toronto, undaunted, seized the opportunity, trading away DeMar DeRozan, a long-time Raptor and local fan favourite, in a deal for Kawhi Leonard. D.r., The Economist, "The Toronto Raptors’ risky bet on Kawhi Leonard pays off with a title," 14 June 2019 Alli’s optimism serves as evidence of it: an English player not just undaunted by playing for England, but actively cherishing it. Rory Smith, New York Times, "Dele Alli and England Drop Their Guard and Their Past," 18 June 2018

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First Known Use of undaunted

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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undaunted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of undaunted

: not afraid to continue doing something or trying to do something even though there are problems, dangers, etc.

undaunted

adjective
un·​daunt·​ed | \ ˌən-ˈdȯn-tÉ™d How to pronounce undaunted (audio) \

Kids Definition of undaunted

: not discouraged or afraid to continue She was undaunted despite setbacks.

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