undeterred

adjective

un·​de·​terred ˌən-di-ˈtərd How to pronounce undeterred (audio)
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Synonyms of undeterrednext
: not discouraged or prevented from acting : not deterred
a politician undeterred by criticism
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer … But Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is undeterred.—Karen Breslau

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The nearly three-decade veteran of Congress undeterred by her new rival. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Similarly undeterred by markets not favoring Philadelphia in its pursuit of James, the 76ers completed their unexpected overhaul to become one of the clear frontrunners for the 2026-27 season. — Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Amid the scrutiny, Shtilerman has continued signing production deals and joint ventures with European defense firms, which seem undeterred by all of the controversies. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Many young children expressed joy at being there, undeterred by long travels, storm warnings and summer heat waves. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeterred

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeterred was in 1607

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