never-say-die

Thân thiện

The team showed a never-say-die attitude until the final whistle.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impossible to subdue; indomitable; relentlessly persistent: Describes a spirit, attitude, or person that refuses to give up or be defeated, no matter how difficult the situation.

Usage

• The word never-say-die is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before a noun to describe it. It characterizes an unwavering, optimistic, and tenacious approach to challenges.
• It is a hyphenated compound adjective.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The team showed a never-say-die attitude, fighting back to win in the final minutes.
  • Her never-say-die spirit inspired everyone during the difficult project.
  • We admire his never-say-die determination in the face of repeated setbacks.

Advanced Usage

• The term often modifies abstract nouns like , , , , or .
  • The coach praised the players' never-say-die mentality.

Variants and Related Words

• Indomitable (adj): Impossible to defeat or discourage; synonym for never-say-die.
• Undaunted (adj): Not discouraged or disheartened by difficulty or danger.
• Tenacious (adj): Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent.
• Dogged (adj): Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Synonyms

• Indomitable
• Unconquerable
• Unyielding
• Persevering
• Resolute

Related Idioms

• "Never say die": This is the imperative phrase from which the adjective is derived. It is used as an exhortation to not give up hope.
  • Even when we were losing, our captain kept shouting, "Never say die!"

Học thuật

Adjective

1. impossible to subdue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indomitable
• unsubduable