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Definition of undaunted
undaunted
/ʌnˈdɔːn.tɪd/
un · daunt · ed
Adverb:undauntedly
undaunted Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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1
Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment; resolutely courageous.
Example
"Undaunted by the harsh winter conditions, the research team continued their expedition across the glacier."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 15th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' and 'daunted', the past participle of 'daunt' (from Old French 'danter', ultimately from Latin 'domitare', meaning 'to tame').
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undaunted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undaunted