undiminished
Adjective: - Not lessened or diminished: Describing something that has not decreased in intensity, size, value, or strength; remaining at full force or level. - Unrelieved: Describing something, often negative, that continues without any reduction or alleviation.
The adjective "undiminished" is used to describe a state or quality that remains complete, strong, or intense, without any reduction. It is often used in formal or literary contexts. - It typically comes before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb like "remain" or "be" (predicative position). - It is commonly used to describe abstract concepts like enthusiasm, commitment, power, or suffering.
- Attributive use (before a noun):
- Her undiminished enthusiasm for the project inspired the whole team.
- He faced the challenge with undiminished courage.
- Predicative use (after a linking verb):
- Despite the setbacks, his determination remained undiminished.
- The threat to the environment is undiminished by the new regulations.
- "Undiminished by": Used to indicate that something has not been reduced despite a particular factor.
- His popularity was undiminished by the scandal.
- In a comparative or superlative structure (though less common, as it describes an absolute state):
- The star's brightness appeared undiminished. (It did not appear less bright.)
- Diminish (verb): To make or become less.
- Undimmed (adjective): Not made dim or less bright; often used figuratively similar to "undiminished" (e.g., ).
- Unabated (adjective): Without any reduction in intensity or strength. A close synonym.
- Unrelieved (adjective): Lacking variation or alleviation; intense and continuous (often for negative states).
- Unabated
- Unreduced
- Unweakened
- Unflagging (for continuous effort/energy)
- Unrelenting (for continuous pressure/force)
- Diminished
- Reduced
- Lessened
- Weakened
- Abated
While "undiminished" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in set phrases that emphasize continuity: - With undiminished force/vigor: Continuing with the same strength. - The protests continued with undiminished force. - Remain undiminished: A common collocation to describe an enduring state. - Her faith remained undiminished throughout the ordeal.
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not lessened or diminished
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unrelieved suffering
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