Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not capable of being intimidated or discouraged: "undauntable" describes a person or spirit that cannot be made to feel fear, dismay, or loss of courage, no matter how difficult or threatening the situation.

Usage Examples

• (Her optimism could not be discouraged by failures.)
• (His determination could not be weakened by danger.)

Advanced Usage

• "an undauntable spirit": a personality trait of persistent courage.
  • Even after losing everything in the fire, she maintained an undauntable spirit. (Her spirit remained unbroken and fearless.)

Variants and Related Words

• Undaunted (adj): not discouraged by difficulty or danger; fearless.

  • He was undaunted by the storm and continued sailing. (He was not frightened or deterred.)

• Dauntless (adj): showing fearlessness and determination.

  • The dauntless soldier charged into battle. (The soldier was brave and unafraid.)

Synonyms

• Fearless: lacking fear; brave.
• Unflinching: not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
• Intrepid: very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties.

Antonyms

• Dauntable: capable of being intimidated or discouraged (rarely used).
• Timid: showing a lack of courage or confidence.
• Cowardly: lacking courage; easily frightened.

Related Idioms

• "To be made of sterner stuff": to have a strong, resilient character that cannot be easily discouraged.
  • She was made of sterner stuff, facing each challenge with an undauntable attitude. (She had an unyielding, courageous nature.)