Antonyms for undaunted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-dawn-tid, -dahn-
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈdɔn tɪd, -ˈdɑn-


Definition of undaunted

Origin :
  • mid-15c., with reference to horses, "untamed, not broken in," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of daunt (v.). In reference to persons, meaning "intrepid" is recorded from 1580s.
  • adj brave, bold
Example sentences :
  • It must be said of him, however, that he was a man of cool and undaunted courage.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • It persists; it is of an undaunted boldness and of a fortitude not to be wearied out.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The Captain's face was blackened, and his clothes were scorched, but his spirit was undaunted.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • "I have no orders to surrender, —— you," returned the undaunted confederate.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • He was a bold, undaunted, and energetic seaman, but unprincipled and merciless.
  • Extract from : « Queen Elizabeth » by Jacob Abbott
  • "Well, I made one just the same," was Jimmie's undaunted retort.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal » by G. Harvey Ralphson
  • Phyllis, undaunted as always, leaned and kissed the withered cheek.
  • Extract from : « Phyllis » by Dorothy Whitehill
  • But the commander of the Oregon was undaunted by what he had done.
  • Extract from : « Steve and the Steam Engine » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • I have good reason to know your persistence, and your undaunted courage.
  • Extract from : « The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 » by Various
  • "That is precisely what I desire," replied his undaunted helpmate.
  • Extract from : « The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 » by Various

Synonyms for undaunted

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