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Definition of dauntlessness

dauntlessness

/ˈdɔːntləsnəs/
daunt · less · ness

Adverb:dauntlessly
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Adjective:dauntless
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The quality of being fearless, determined, and impossible to intimidate in the face of danger or difficulty.

Example

"The explorers showed remarkable dauntlessness as they navigated the treacherous mountain pass during the blizzard."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'dauntless' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'; the root 'daunt' comes via Old French 'danter' from Latin 'domitare', meaning 'to tame or subdue'.

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