undaunted
adjective
un·daunt·ed
ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd 
-ˈdän-
: courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged
The sisters, undaunted by their lack of professional training, entertained grandiose expectations about their roles.—
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undauntedly
adverb
Synonyms of undaunted
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The firefighters were undaunted by the dangerous conditions they faced.
Undaunted, they continued on their journey.
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Cate Matthews, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Mamdani, though, was undaunted.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old Bichette is undaunted.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Yet according to responses to this year’s annual AI & Data Leadership Executive Benchmark Survey, companies are undaunted.
—Harvard Business Review, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Undaunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undaunted. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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undaunted
adjective
un·daunt·ed
ˌən-ˈdȯnt-əd
-ˈdänt-
: not discouraged or frightened : fearless
undauntedly
adverb
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