undaunted
/ˌʌnˈdɔːntɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [əndˈɔntɪd] /ˌʌnˈdɔːntɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [əndˈɔntɪd] /ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd -ˈdän-/ (ame, mw)
undaunted — adjective
- undauntedpositive
- more undauntedcomparative
- most undauntedsuperlative
1. continuing to be brave and determined when facing problems, danger, or failure —
continuing to be brave and determined when facing problems, danger, or failure — not letting difficulties reduce your will to try again or keep going.
Anong's team lost three major clients, yet they remained undaunted and launched a fresh campaign.
remain undaunted + by setback
Undaunted by the complex data set, Christopher spent every evening learning a new statistical method.
undaunted by [challenge]
Despite heavy rain and muddy trails, the hikers stayed undaunted and reached the hut by sunset.
Alessia got harsh reviews for her first film, but the director stayed undaunted and wrote a second script.
- undeterred
focuses on not being stopped by attempts to discourage you; slightly more active than 'undaunted'
- unshaken
emphasises that one's confidence or calm was not disturbed; less about action than inner state
- resolute
formal; implies firmness of purpose without the overtone of overcoming fear
- dauntless
literary; suggests bravery as a personality trait rather than a response to a specific setback
- discouraged
the most common opposite; losing confidence or hope
- daunted
the direct opposite; made to feel afraid or less confident
- intimidated
implies fear of a person or situation rather than general loss of spirit
文法句型
be / remain / stay undaunted
undaunted by [challenge]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'by' to introduce what someone is not afraid of (e.g., 'undaunted by the cost'). Common in the patterns 'remain undaunted' and 'stay undaunted.' This word is more typical of formal writing and news reports than of everyday casual speech.