dauntless

IPA/ˈdɔːntləs/
IPA/ˈdɔːntləs/

dauntless — adjective

  • dauntlesspositive
  • more dauntlesscomparative
  • most dauntlesssuperlative

1. having a strong and brave character that refuses to be frightened or stopped, ev

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having a strong and brave character that refuses to be frightened or stopped, even when facing danger, difficulty, or pain

例句

Heloísa and her team showed dauntless courage climbing the mountain in a snowstorm.

attributive: dauntless courage

The dauntless firefighter ran into the burning building to save a sleeping child.

同義詞
  • fearless

    the most common alternative; can be used in everyday speech for both character and temporary reactions

  • undaunted

    refers to not being discouraged by a specific challenge, not a personality trait

  • intrepid

    slightly humorous or old-fashioned; often used for explorers or adventurers

  • valiant

    suggests heroic bravery, especially in battle or a struggle

反義詞
  • daunted

    feeling frightened or discouraged

  • timid

    shy and lacking confidence; opposite end of the personality spectrum

  • fearful

    feeling afraid; more common in everyday English

文法句型

dauntless + noun

be + dauntless

用法筆記

A formal or literary word that describes a person's character or actions rather than a temporary feeling. It is stronger than 'brave' and suggests an active refusal to feel fear, not just acting despite it.

常見錯誤

❌He felt dauntless before the exam.
✅He felt confident before the exam.
💡'dauntless' describes a person's enduring character or a specific action, not a temporary emotion about a routine event.
❌She was dauntless by the difficult task.
✅She was undaunted by the difficult task.
💡Use 'undaunted' to mean 'not discouraged by a particular challenge'. 'Dauntless' describes a general quality of being fearless.