# undaunted

/ənˈdɔntɪd/ (US) · /ʌndˈɔːntɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/undaunted
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

feeling confident and not afraid to continue, even when something is difficult or dangerous. You use this to describe someone who stays brave in a tough situation.

For teachers: not discouraged or intimidated by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'seem'.

## Examples

- She remained undaunted by the long list of chores.
- Despite the heavy rain and freezing temperatures, the hikers were undaunted and reached the summit by noon.
- Undaunted by the initial rejection of his manuscript, the author spent the following year refining his prose before submitting it to a more prestigious publisher.

## Synonyms

unafraid, fearless, resolute, brave, courageous, unshaken, undismayed

## Antonyms

fearful, discouraged, intimidated, daunted

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb such as 'remain', 'stay', or 'seem'.

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