as in resolute
not discouraged or stopped by problems, criticism, etc.
Despite the opposition to their proposal, they remain undeterred. The team was undeterred by their recent losses.
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Recent Examples of undeterred
But Luis and Clara’s son was undeterred.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Young was undeterred and published the story anyway.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Paris remains undeterred and will continue fighting for transparency, accountability and fairness for her family.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
As a result, the school no longer qualifies for the National Register of Historic Places, but Robinson is undeterred.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Young was undeterred and published the story anyway.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Paris remains undeterred and will continue fighting for transparency, accountability and fairness for her family.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
As a result, the school no longer qualifies for the National Register of Historic Places, but Robinson is undeterred.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
Adjective
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Tillis remained resolute in holding up the president’s Fed chair nomination in protest over a Justice Department investigation of the current one.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sports have always represented one of humankind’s most resolute rejections of nihilism.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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And yet, Mikki’s fearless disposition to protect Iris at all costs seems to surpass what the robot was programmed to do.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Venus Williams, the 45-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, appears determined to keep trying to win tennis matches at an age when most players have long retired.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the release, 15 participating dogs have special needs, including Wynonna, a determined pup with only three legs; and Eleanor, who is both deaf and vision-impaired.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Whether Sarah Scales Design Studio is renovating a historic South End Brownstone or building a modern Cape Cod retreat for a repeat client, the firm crafts inviting and functional interiors that are filled with sophisticated details.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reductions are extremely desirable, as are firm caps on total numbers, but efforts to outlaw all nuclear weapons are fundamentally flawed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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