dauntlessly

/ˈdɔːnt.ləs.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɑːnt.ləs.li/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdȯnt-ləs-lē ˈdänt-/ (ame, mw)

dauntlessly — adverb

1. in a manner that shows strong courage and no sign of being scared, even when fac

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a manner that shows strong courage and no sign of being scared, even when facing danger, hardship, or opposition.

例句

Jabari dauntlessly led the rescue team into the burning warehouse to find the trapped workers.

modifies action verb showing brave behaviour in danger

The young lawyer spoke dauntlessly in court, even when the senior judges interrupted her arguments.

post-verb adverb describing speech against authority

同義詞
  • fearlessly

    more common; everyday register

  • bravely

    everyday and broad; covers small acts of courage too

  • intrepidly

    equally formal; emphasises bold exploration or adventure

  • valiantly

    literary; suggests heroic effort, often in losing battles

反義詞

用法筆記

Formal and literary register; common in news reports about activists, soldiers, or rescuers. Rarely used in everyday conversation — 'bravely' or 'fearlessly' fit casual speech better.

常見錯誤

❌She dauntlessly ate the spicy noodles.
✅She bravely ate the spicy noodles.
💡'dauntlessly' implies real danger or strong opposition, not minor discomfort.