undeterred
/'ʌndi'tə:d/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not deterred; not discouraged or prevented from acting: Describes someone who continues with their actions or plans despite facing obstacles, opposition, or discouragement. It implies persistence and resilience.
Usage
- The adjective undeterred is typically used to describe a person, their attitude, or their actions. It is often followed by the preposition 'by' to introduce the specific obstacle or discouraging factor.
- It is a formal word commonly found in written English, such as in news reports, biographies, and academic texts.
Examples
- Undeterred by the criticism, the artist held firmly to her unique vision.
Advanced Usage
- "To press on undeterred": To continue moving forward or pursuing a goal without being discouraged.
- Despite the setbacks, the research team pressed on undeterred.
- "To remain undeterred": To stay persistent and not become discouraged.
- He remained undeterred in his quest for justice.
Variants and Related Words
- Undeterrable (adj, rare): Incapable of being deterred. This is a less common variant.
- Deter (v): To discourage or prevent someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
- Deterrence (n): The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear.
Synonyms
- Unfazed: Not disconcerted or perturbed.
- Undaunted: Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
- Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
- Persistent: Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Antonyms
- Deterred: Discouraged from acting or proceeding.
- Discouraged: Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
- Dispirited: Having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened.
Adjective
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not deterred
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pursued his own path...undeterred by lack of popular appreciation and understanding- Osbert Sitwell
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