undeterred

adjective

Definition of undeterrednext
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 Hathaway was undeterred, and the following day wore another belly-bearing outfit to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
  1. resolute
  2. fearless
  3. determined
  4. courageous
  5. firm
Adjective
  • Should Alvarez remain resolute about Barca, Arsenal must determine whether to persist with their current attacking group or pivot to alternative targets.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton were considered as options alongside Anderson and Bouaddi, but Fernandez was the player City were most determined to sign.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The kitchen is located in the new addition of the house, and Keys was determined to inject it with charm.
    — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • However, rather than the courageous grand duchesses who fought for the freedom of their people far away, the author was fascinated by the suffragette movement of the 1910s.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those early songs and some of that stuff was so courageous, so good.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of firm

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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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