# dauntless

/dˈɔːntləs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dauntless
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The dauntless explorer continued hiking even in the storm.
- Despite the overwhelming odds, the dauntless team refused to surrender and eventually won the championship.
- The dauntless spirit of the pioneers allowed them to traverse the rugged frontier, establishing settlements that would eventually become the heart of the nation.

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