dauntless

adjective

daunt·less ˈdȯnt-ləs How to pronounce dauntless (audio)

ˈdänt-

: incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless, undaunted

a dauntless hero

dauntlessly adverb

dauntlessness noun

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The history of the world is peopled with dauntless men and women who refused to be "subdued" or "tamed" by fear. The word dauntless can be traced back to Latin domare, meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." When our verb daunt (a domare descendant adopted by way of Anglo-French) was first used in the 14th century, it shared these meanings. The now-obsolete "tame" sense referred to the taming or breaking of wild animals, particularly horses: an undaunted horse was an unbroken horse. Not until the late 16th century did we use undaunted with the meaning "undiscouraged and courageously resolute" to describe people. By then, such lionhearted souls could also be described as "undauntable" as well as "dauntless."

Example Sentences

dauntless heroes who are inclined to rush to danger, not away from it

Recent Examples on the Web In a story within the story, the dauntless Shahrzad visits the angry king and soothes him with tales, winning relief for his people.

Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022 Against all these handicaps, Fritz Pollard plays with dauntless spirit.

Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2022 But for now, two of this continent’s most dauntless hikers are done.

Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2022 But the world could explode in a fiery ball of chaos and still our dauntless Housewives would keep boldly moving forward.

Mary Sollosi, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes.

Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 The job falls, nonetheless, to the dauntless Beanie Feldstein.

Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes.

Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes.

Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 See More

单词	dauntlessness
释义	dauntless adjective daunt·less ˈdȯnt-ləs ˈdänt- : incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless, undaunted a dauntless hero dauntlessly adverb dauntlessness noun Did you know? The history of the world is peopled with dauntless men and women who refused to be "subdued" or "tamed" by fear. The word dauntless can be traced back to Latin domare, meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." When our verb daunt (a domare descendant adopted by way of Anglo-French) was first used in the 14th century, it shared these meanings. The now-obsolete "tame" sense referred to the taming or breaking of wild animals, particularly horses: an undaunted horse was an unbroken horse. Not until the late 16th century did we use undaunted with the meaning "undiscouraged and courageously resolute" to describe people. By then, such lionhearted souls could also be described as "undauntable" as well as "dauntless." Synonyms bold brave courageous doughty fearless gallant greathearted gutsy gutty heroic heroical intrepid lionhearted manful stalwart stout stouthearted undauntable undaunted valiant valorous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences dauntless heroes who are inclined to rush to danger, not away from it Recent Examples on the Web In a story within the story, the dauntless Shahrzad visits the angry king and soothes him with tales, winning relief for his people. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022 Against all these handicaps, Fritz Pollard plays with dauntless spirit. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2022 But for now, two of this continent’s most dauntless hikers are done. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2022 But the world could explode in a fiery ball of chaos and still our dauntless Housewives would keep boldly moving forward. Mary Sollosi, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes. Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 The job falls, nonetheless, to the dauntless Beanie Feldstein. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes. Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 Michelangelo, whose dauntless achievements Steinberg returned to again and again, is the subject of the first two volumes. Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 13 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology see daunt First Known Use 1588, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dauntless adjective daunt·less ˈdȯnt-ləs : bravely determined The dauntless pilot performed dangerous maneuvers. dauntlessness noun as in courage strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the inspiring dauntlessness of the soldiers who led the charge up the hill Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance courage bravery heroism courageousness gallantry prowess fearlessness daring valor intrepidity nerve hardihood intrepidness daringness stoutness virtue greatheartedness gutsiness heart fortitude guts moxie intestinal fortitude tenacity perseverance grit gumption pecker stamina determination endurance bottle mettle boldness backbone temper spunk audacity doughtiness resolution pluckiness pluck fiber temerity brazenness effrontery stomach gall cojones cheek Antonyms & Near Antonyms cowardice cowardliness timidity faintheartedness fearfulness spinelessness timorousness weakness feebleness dastardliness softness cravenness impotence cold feet ineffectualness hesitation irresolution poltroonery indecision indecisiveness mousiness See More
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