as in resolute
not discouraged or stopped by problems, criticism, etc.
Despite the opposition to their proposal, they remain undeterred. The team was undeterred by their recent losses.
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Recent Examples of undeterred
Student activists appear to be undeterred by the investigations.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The protest group — that while smaller in size this school year has grown more militant in its postures — appeared to be undeterred by the actions.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Some women were crying inconsolably while a private mass was held, and a crowd of people gathered around the artist’s restaurant, Casa Paquita, waiting for the doors to open to enter the place, undeterred by a light rain that covered that part of the city.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Impressions of the week: London Fashion Week radiated a palpable sense of optimism and excitement, undeterred by the typical February weather.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The protest group — that while smaller in size this school year has grown more militant in its postures — appeared to be undeterred by the actions.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Some women were crying inconsolably while a private mass was held, and a crowd of people gathered around the artist’s restaurant, Casa Paquita, waiting for the doors to open to enter the place, undeterred by a light rain that covered that part of the city.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Impressions of the week: London Fashion Week radiated a palpable sense of optimism and excitement, undeterred by the typical February weather.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
Adjective
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Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side In the big-screen adaptation of this true story, Sandra Bullock played Leigh Anne Tuohy, the resolute Southern mother who adopts teen Michael Oher.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Conscientiously addressing a national crisis of domestic abuse while also lunging for the heartstrings, the film is an uneven balance of grainy social realism and crowd-pleasing uplift, but Cruz’s resolute performance just about holds it together.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The eclectic evening highlighted what is at the core of both Mosshart's artistry and Lotan's design ethos: fearless self-expression.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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In her public appearances and on social media, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has become a symbol of fearless resistance to the Trump administration’s bullying.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Whereas Selena exudes ambition, Pete is inexplicably determined not to advance in his job — which is tricky, since Willie keeps killing his superiors, which means Pete’s bound to become captain eventually, if only by process of elimination.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Flay and their team were determined to change that.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those are the types of questions courageous politicians should be embracing.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 72% of employees avoiding conflict, missed opportunities cost organizations dearly—but teams leveraging the simplest collaboration tools can more easily foster courageous communication and experience a 79% boost in transparency and effectiveness.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During the trade war Trump started against China in his firm term, China all but stopped purchasing U.S. soybeans.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Softer varieties are used for smoothies, soups, or desserts, while the firm form is baked, grilled, stir-fried, or deep-fried.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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