undauntednessn.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈdɔːntᵻdnᵻs/, U.S. /ˌənˈdɔn(t)ədnəs/, /ˌənˈdɑn(t)ədnəs/ The quality or state of being undaunted. (Frequently in 17th cent.)
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > courage > fearlessness > undauntedness > [noun]
undauntedness1598
qualmlessness1849
unhesitatingness1876
1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Strenuita, valiancie,..courage, vndantednes.
1626 W. Gouge Dignitie Chivalrie §6 Stoutnesse and courage of mind, Vndauntednesse in danger, Discretion mixed with passion.
a1656 J. Ussher Ann. World (1658) 300 Antigonus..stood amazed at this bold attempt of his, and undauntednesse of his high courage.
1709 S. Clarke Serm. Vict. near Mons 18 'Tis by his Blessing..that Generals are inspir'd with Wisdom, and Troops with Undauntedness and Bravery.
1879 S. A. Brooke Milton 12 He moved so that men said he had courage and undauntedness.
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