C1adjectiveformalemotionspsychology
US/ʌnˈdɔːn.tɪd/
UK/ʌnˈdɔːn.tɪd/
not afraid or discouraged, even when something is difficult or dangerous
In context
Undaunted by the storm, the sailors kept going toward the harbor.
She seemed completely undaunted by the size of the task ahead of her.
He faced the critics with undaunted optimism and published a second book.
Words that go with undaunted
adjective + preposition
- undaunted byUndaunted by the failure, she tried again.
adjective + noun
- undaunted courageThe explorers showed undaunted courage on the long journey.
- undaunted spiritThe team played on with undaunted spirit.
- undaunted determinationHe worked with undaunted determination to finish the course.
- undaunted optimismThe coach spoke with undaunted optimism before the final.
adverb + adjective
- completely undauntedThe young pilot was completely undaunted.
- seemingly undauntedSeemingly undaunted, he entered the room full of experts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
undaunted of the riskCorrect: undaunted by the risk