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Definition of dauntless

dauntless

/ˈdɔːnt.ləs/
daunt · less
Adverb:dauntlessly
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dauntless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

daunt
daunting
dauntingly
dauntless
dauntlessly
dauntlessness
dauphin

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the verb 'daunt' (from Old French 'danter', ultimately from Latin 'domitare', meaning 'to tame') combined with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dauntless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dauntless
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