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- [dawnt-lis, dahnt-]
- /ˈdɔnt lɪs, ˈdɑnt-/
- /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawnt-lis, dahnt-]
- /ˈdɔnt lɪs, ˈdɑnt-/
Definitions of dauntless word
- adjective dauntless A dauntless person is brave and confident and not easily frightened. 3
- adjective dauntless bold; fearless; intrepid 3
- adjective dauntless that cannot be daunted or intimidated; fearless 3
- adjective dauntless not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold: a dauntless hero. 1
- noun dauntless (initial capital letter). Also called Douglas SBD. the principal U.S. Navy fleet bomber of early World War II, capable of carrying bombs or depth charges and particularly successful as a dive bomber. 1
- noun dauntless Showing fearlessness and determination. 1
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Origin of dauntless
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; daunt + -less
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Parts of speech for Dauntless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dauntless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dauntless
adj dauntless
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- doughty — steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
adjective dauntless
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
Antonyms for dauntless
adj dauntless
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
- intimidated — to make timid; fill with fear.
- scared — to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.
- terrified — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
adjective dauntless
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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