undaunted
gb/ʌndˈɔntɪd/ us/ʌndˈɔntɪd/
C1
English
rendíthetetlen, töretlen
C1
FORMAL
1
töretlen
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is/feels/remains undaunted (by [something])
Undaunted by the early setbacks, she kept applying until she got the job.
A korai kudarcok sem csüggesztették el: addig jelentkezett tovább, amíg meg nem kapta az állást.
The team looked undaunted after conceding an early goal.
A csapat nem tört meg attól, hogy korán gólt kapott.
He was undaunted by the competition and entered the race anyway.
Learner examples
She was undaunted by the hard exam.
A nehéz vizsga sem csüggesztette el.
He stayed undaunted and tried again.
Nem csüggedt el, és újra megpróbálta.
Common mistake:
Often used with "by" ("undaunted by the setback"), not "from"; also not the same as "undoubted".
Meaning
not discouraged; still confident
Collocations
remain undaunted
|seem undaunted
|be undaunted by setbacks
|undaunted by criticism
|undaunted by failure
|undaunted by the challenge
|undaunted by the odds
|undaunted by the danger
|undaunted determination
|undaunted spirit
Synonyms
unfazed (More casual; suggests not being bothered or surprised.)
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unshaken (Emphasizes not losing confidence or stability.)
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undeterred (Focuses on continuing despite obstacles.)
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fearless (Emphasizes lack of fear, not necessarily a response to a setback.)
Antonyms
daunted (Direct opposite: discouraged or intimidated.)
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deterred (Stopped or prevented from acting by difficulty or fear.)
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discouraged (Less confident or hopeful after problems.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|conflict
|motivation
Definition
Still brave and confident, even when something is difficult or scary.
Not discouraged, frightened, or made less determined by difficulty, danger, or opposition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
undaunted
IPA
GB/ʌndˈɔntɪd/
US/ʌndˈɔntɪd/
Syllables & stress
un - daun - ted (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (daun)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: undaunted
Expressions
remain undaunted
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ʌndˈɔntɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
stay confident despite trouble
To stay brave and keep going.
Examples
- Despite the delays, the project team remained undaunted.
- She remained undaunted by the criticism and finished the book.
- Investors remained undaunted after the market dip.
Learner examples
- He remained undaunted and tried again.
undaunted by
1/ʌndˈɔntɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
not discouraged by something
Not worried or stopped by something difficult.
Examples
- Undaunted by the rejection, she revised the proposal and resubmitted it.
- Undaunted by the storm, the rescuers continued their search.
- Undaunted by criticism, he defended his decision in public.
Learner examples
- Undaunted by the rain, we kept walking.