undiminished

/'ʌndi'mimiʃt/

Thân thiện

Her enthusiasm for the project remained undiminished after the long meeting.

Definition

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.

Usage

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.

Examples

• 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.

Advanced Usage

• "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.)

Variants and Related Words

• 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).

Synonyms

• Unabated
• Unreduced
• Unweakened
• Unflagging (for continuous effort/energy)
• Unrelenting (for continuous pressure/force)

Antonyms

• Diminished
• Reduced
• Lessened
• Weakened
• Abated

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not lessened or diminished
   • unrelieved suffering

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unrelieved