undismayed
/'ʌndis'meid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not discouraged or disheartened; remaining resolute and determined despite difficulties or setbacks. This describes a state of being unshaken in purpose or courage, showing no loss of confidence or resolve when faced with challenges or failure.
Usage
The adjective undismayed is used to describe a person's unwavering attitude or emotional state in the face of adversity, danger, or disappointment. It emphasizes steadfastness and a refusal to be intimidated or discouraged.
Examples
- The leader remained undismayed by the initial defeats, rallying the troops for another attempt.
- She was undismayed by the negative reviews and continued to pursue her unique artistic vision.
- Undismayed by the storm's intensity, the rescue team pressed on with their mission.
Advanced Usage
- "wholly undismayed": Completely or entirely unshaken. This phrase intensifies the meaning, indicating that not even a small amount of discouragement was felt.
- The scientist was wholly undismayed by the experiment's failure, viewing it as a necessary step in the process.
Variants and Related Words
- Undismayed is the standard adjectival form.
- Dismay (verb/noun): To cause someone to feel consternation and distress; a sudden loss of courage or resolution.
- The news dismayed the community. (verb)
- She looked at him in dismay. (noun)
Synonyms
- Undaunted: Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
- Unflinching: Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
- Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Antonyms
- Dismayed: Appalled, distressed, or filled with consternation.
- Discouraged: Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
- Daunted: Made to feel intimidated or apprehensive.
Adjective
- unshaken in purpose
- wholly undismayed by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made