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
While none of the resolutions passed, the sisters remain undeterred.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
For his part, Trump seems utterly undeterred by this political quagmire.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
But the playing field may be more treacherous this time with fewer guardrails within the administration, a president who has threatened to financially punish states and others that don’t follow his dictates, and who seems to be undeterred by court rulings that tell him to do otherwise.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
If an undeterred intruder continues to approach, the caterpillar drops a silk thread and flees like Spider-Man.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
For his part, Trump seems utterly undeterred by this political quagmire.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
But the playing field may be more treacherous this time with fewer guardrails within the administration, a president who has threatened to financially punish states and others that don’t follow his dictates, and who seems to be undeterred by court rulings that tell him to do otherwise.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
If an undeterred intruder continues to approach, the caterpillar drops a silk thread and flees like Spider-Man.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
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Armstrong is less resolute, however, when asked how much President Trump’s election to a second term affected his sense of urgency.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Xi’s government has portrayed itself as a resolute defender of the Chinese nation and mocked its opponent.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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His passionate commitment to Christianity led to a compassionate attention to his fellow human beings, as well as a fearless urge to correct wrongdoing.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Known for her nuanced performances and fearless role choices, Krieps will share insights into her artistic journey, the challenges of portraying complex characters, and her approach to storytelling across diverse cinematic landscapes.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The conservative view Many conservatives are determined to repeal or at least delay and dilute most of the clean energy breaks.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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If the man is determined to have committed a crime, the library said, the police may make the information public.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
Elizabeth Geddes,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Roll the balls, and flash freeze on baking sheets until firm, then transfer to freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze for up to three months.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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By the end of the conversation, and with the benefit of any prior ones, the model may have a very firm, and potentially accurate, idea of how much money the buyer is ready to spend.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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