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- [uhn-dawn-tid, -dahn-]
- /ʌnˈdɔn tɪd, -ˈdɑn-/
- /ʌnˈdɔːn.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-dawn-tid, -dahn-]
- /ʌnˈdɔn tɪd, -ˈdɑn-/
Definitions of undaunted word
- adjective undaunted undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort: undaunted by failure. 1
- adjective undaunted undiminished in courage or valor; not giving way to fear; intrepid: Although outnumbered, he was undaunted. 1
- adjective undaunted not feeling fear or dread 1
- adjective undaunted If you are undaunted, you are not at all afraid or worried about dealing with something, especially something that would frighten or worry most people. 0
- adjective undaunted not put off, discouraged, or beaten 0
- adjective undaunted not daunted; not faltering or hesitating because of fear or discouragement; undismayed; intrepid 0
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Origin of undaunted
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at un-1, daunt, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Undaunted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undaunted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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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adj undaunted
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- aweless — feeling no awe
- ballsy — You can describe a person or their behaviour as ballsy if you admire them because you think they are energetic and brave.
- beefcake — Attractive men with large muscles can be referred to as beefcake.
- bodacious — If you say that someone or something is bodacious, you mean that they are very good or impressive.
noun undaunted
- braveness — possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- bravure — Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
- courageousness — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
- intrepidity — resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
adjective undaunted
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- herolike — Resembling or characteristic of a hero; heroic.
- impavid — (archaic) fearless, undaunted.
- jockstrap — an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.
Antonyms for undaunted
adj undaunted
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- chicken-hearted — easily frightened; cowardly
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- faint-hearted — lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.
adjective undaunted
- cowhearted — cowardly.
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