Definition

1. 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

1. unshaken in purpose
   • wholly undismayed by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made