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dauntless

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //dˈɔːntləs// daunt·less
Definition

adj. showing great courage and not being afraid of anything. You use this to describe someone who is brave and never gives up.

adj. showing great courage; fearless and undaunted by danger or difficulty. Often used to describe a person's character or a specific act of bravery.


SIMPLE

The dauntless explorer continued hiking even in the storm.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite the overwhelming odds, the dauntless team refused to surrender and eventually won the championship.

COMPLEX

The dauntless spirit of the pioneers allowed them to traverse the rugged frontier, establishing settlements that would eventually become the heart of the nation.

Origin

From daunt + -less.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Last updated June 22, 2026