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.
Undaunted by the scale of the job, Lesley set about planning how each room shouldlook. [+ by]
Synonyms: undeterred, unflinching, not discouraged, not put off More Synonyms of undaunted
undaunted in British English
(ʌnˈdɔːntɪd)
adjective
not put off, discouraged, or beaten
Derived forms
undauntedly (unˈdauntedly)
adverb
undauntedness (unˈdauntedness)
noun
undaunted in American English
(ʌnˈdɔntɪd)
adjective
not daunted; not faltering or hesitating because of fear or discouragement; undismayed; intrepid
Derived forms
undauntedly (unˈdauntedly)
adverb
Examples of 'undaunted' in a sentence
undaunted
He seems undaunted by the scale of it.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He remains undaunted by demanding work.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But Dakota seems undaunted by imminent stardom.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The work continued undaunted, but the incoming scripts were often less and less appealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The operation was not a success, but the warrior remained undaunted.
Christianity Today (2000)
The campaigners remain undaunted by the warnings, insults and threats.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But she seemed undaunted by the thought of going into Beijing with no recent form in the heptathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They seem undaunted by fame.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He remains an undaunted commuter.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Apparently undaunted by the credit crunch, British buyers are sniffing around.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The London borough of Newham seems to be undaunted by tough times.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But she remained undaunted to the end, embarking on a new social life in London with great verve.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Few players are so mature and so aware at 20, while also being undaunted by the task in front of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
undaunted
British English: undaunted ADJECTIVE
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.
Undaunted by the scale of the job, she set about planning how each room should look.
American English: undaunted
Brazilian Portuguese: impávido
Chinese: 未被吓倒的
European Spanish: imperturbable
French: nullement découragéN
German: unverzagt
Italian: non scoraggiato
Japanese: 恐れない
Korean: 두려워하지 않는
European Portuguese: impávido
Latin American Spanish: imperturbable
(adjective)
Definition
not put off, discouraged, or beaten
Although the forecast was for rain, the crowd were undaunted.
Synonyms
undeterred
unflinching
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.
not discouraged
not put off
brave
brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes
bold
She becomes a bold, daring rebel.
courageous
She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman.
gritty
a gritty determination to get to the top
fearless
brave and fearless soldiers
resolute
a decisive and resolute international leader
gallant
gallant soldiers who gave their lives
intrepid
an intrepid space traveller
steadfast
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
indomitable
a woman of indomitable will
dauntless
Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal.
undismayed
unfaltering
Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork.
nothing daunted
undiscouraged
unshrinking
Seemanly
Synonyms of 'undaunted'
undaunted
Explore 'undaunted' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of dauntless
Definition
fearless
Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal.
Synonyms
fearless,
brave,
daring,
bold,
heroic,
courageous,
gritty,
resolute,
gallant,
intrepid,
valiant,
doughty (old-fashioned),
undaunted,
indomitable,
unflinching,
lion-hearted,
valorous,
stouthearted (old-fashioned)
in the sense of fearless
brave and fearless soldiers
Synonyms
intrepid,
confident,
brave,
daring,
bold,
heroic,
courageous,
gallant,
gutsy (slang),
valiant,
plucky,
game (informal),
doughty,
undaunted,
indomitable,
unabashed,
unafraid,
unflinching,
dauntless,
ballsy (taboo, slang),
lion-hearted,
valorous,
(as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang)
in the sense of gallant
Definition
having a reputation for bravery
gallant soldiers who gave their lives
Synonyms
brave,
daring,
bold,
heroic,
courageous,
dashing,
noble,
manly,
gritty,
fearless,
intrepid,
valiant,
plucky,
doughty (old-fashioned),
dauntless,
lion-hearted,
valorous,
manful,
mettlesome,
game (informal)
in the sense of gritty
Definition
courageous and tough
a gritty determination to get to the top
Synonyms
courageous,
game,
dogged,
determined,
tough,
spirited,
brave,
hardy,
feisty (informal),
resolute,
tenacious,
plucky,
steadfast,
ballsy (taboo, slang),
mettlesome,
(as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang)
in the sense of indomitable
Definition
too strong to be defeated or discouraged
a woman of indomitable will
Synonyms
invincible,
resolute,
steadfast,
set,
staunch,
unbeatable,
unyielding,
unflinching,
unconquerable,
untameable
in the sense of intrepid
Definition
fearless or bold
an intrepid space traveller
Synonyms
fearless,
brave,
daring,
bold,
heroic,
game (informal),
have-a-go (informal),
courageous,
stalwart,
resolute,
gallant,
audacious,
valiant,
plucky,
doughty (old-fashioned),
undaunted,
unafraid,
unflinching,
nerveless,
dauntless,
lion-hearted,
valorous,
stouthearted,
(as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang)
in the sense of resolute
Definition
firm in purpose or belief
a decisive and resolute international leader
Synonyms
determined,
set,
firm,
dogged,
fixed,
constant,
bold,
relentless,
stubborn,
stalwart,
staunch,
persevering,
inflexible,
purposeful,
tenacious,
undaunted,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
obstinate,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unbending,
unshakable,
unshaken
in the sense of steadfast
Definition
dedicated and unwavering
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
fast,
fixed,
stable,
intent,
single-minded,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unfaltering
in the sense of unfaltering
Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork.
Synonyms
steady,
unfailing,
unwavering,
firm,
persevering,
resolute,
tireless,
steadfast,
indefatigable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unflagging,
untiring
in the sense of unflinching
Definition
not shrinking from danger or difficulty
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.