Antonyms for deterred

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-tur

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtɜr

Definition of deterred

Origin : 1570s, from Latin deterrere "to frighten from, discourage from," from de- "away" (see de-) + terrere "frighten" (see terrible). Deterrent is from 1829.

verb check, inhibit from action

Example sentences :

But Pee-wee was not to be deterred by sentiment and false hope.
Extract from : « Pee-wee Harris » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

It is the sober who are demoralised by it, and not the lawless who are deterred.
Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

In hope that she would be deterred by exaggeration, he dwelt on the subject.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

He determined, however, not to be deterred from going to the wedding.
Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope

These are the retributions of Heaven, and by such punishments men should be deterred.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

The people were not going to be deterred by the Deemster's refusals.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

The Parnellites are not to be deterred by mere idle clamour.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

But I was not to be deterred, and would sign on again when it had been pumped out of me.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

Of course they were not the stuff to be deterred by such warnings, but they became so at last.
Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

Stout hearts in the party were not to be deterred from making the effort to proceed.
Extract from : « Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail » by Ezra Meeker

Synonyms for deterred

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