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dauntless Antonyms

Opposite of dauntless

Pinning down the opposite of dauntless requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing fearlessness and unyielding determination in the face of danger, difficulty, or intimidation.

Usage Example

"The rescue team showed cowardly courage as they navigated the treacherous mountain pass during the blizzard."

Strongest
cowardly
fearful
timid
faint-hearted
Strong
craven
pusillanimous
timorous
apprehensive

Similar words to dauntless

Words similar to dauntless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fearless
intrepid
undaunted
unflinching
indomitable
valiant
courageous
brave
See all synonyms of dauntless

• Nearby Words

daunt
daunting
dauntingly
dauntless
dauntlessly
dauntlessness
dawdle

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dauntless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dauntless
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