dauntless
/'dɔ:ntlis/
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Definition
Adjective: - Invulnerable to fear or intimidation; extremely brave and determined: Describes a person who shows great courage and is not easily frightened or discouraged, even by very difficult or dangerous situations.
Usage
The adjective "dauntless" is used to describe a person's character or spirit. It emphasizes a persistent and resolute bravery that does not waver in the face of challenges. It is a formal and literary word, often used in written descriptions of heroic figures.
Examples
- The dauntless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the child.
- Her dauntless pursuit of justice inspired everyone in the community.
- Throughout the long and difficult expedition, the climber's dauntless spirit never faltered.
Advanced Usage
- "dauntless courage": A common collocation emphasizing the specific quality of bravery.
- The soldiers were awarded medals for their dauntless courage under fire.
- Used in formal or historical narratives:
- The dauntless queen led her troops into battle.
Variants and Related Words
- Dauntlessly (adverb): In a fearless and determined manner.
- She continued her work dauntlessly, despite the criticism.
- Dauntlessness (noun): The quality of being fearless and resolute.
- His dauntlessness in the face of adversity was legendary.
Synonyms
- Fearless: Lacking fear.
- Intrepid: Very brave and willing to risk danger.
- Undaunted: Not discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger.
- Indomitable: Impossible to defeat or discourage.
- Audacious: Showing a willingness to take bold risks.
Antonyms
- Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
- Cowardly: Lacking courage.
- Fearful: Feeling afraid.
- Fainthearted: Lacking courage or conviction.
Idioms and Phrases
Note: "Dauntless" itself is not commonly used in specific idioms. Its meaning is typically expressed directly in descriptive phrases. - A dauntless heart: A poetic way to describe a very brave and unwavering character. - He faced the challenge with a dauntless heart.
Adjective
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- audacious explorers
- fearless reporters and photographers
- intrepid pioneers