dauntless — showing fearlessness and determination; not easily discouraged or intimidated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing fearlessness and determination; not easily discouraged or intimidated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːntləs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was dauntless in her fight against spam calls, answering each one with opera singing.
- The dauntless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.
- She showed dauntless optimism, believing her pet goldfish would eventually learn to fetch.
dauntless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdɔːntləs/]
showing fearlessness and determination; not easily discouraged or intimidated
The dauntless knight charges the dragon alone while others flee.
While others flee thoughtless, she stands dauntless and flawless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'daunt' (to intimidate or discourage) which came from Old French 'danter', combined with the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.
Breakdown
daunt (to intimidate/discourage) + -less (without) = without fear or discouragement
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was dauntless in her fight against spam calls, answering each one with opera singing.”
“The dauntless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.”
“She showed dauntless optimism, believing her pet goldfish would eventually learn to fetch.”
“The dauntless activists continued their protest despite harsh weather conditions.”
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