unintimidated

Thân thiện

She remained unintimidated by the large, barking dog.

Definition

Adjective: - Not shrinking from danger; not made afraid or discouraged: Describes a person or entity that remains resolute, bold, or undaunted in the face of threats, pressure, or frightening circumstances.

Usage

This adjective describes a state of fearlessness or lack of intimidation. It is typically used to modify a person or their behavior, indicating they are not cowed by opposition or peril. - It is often used in formal or literary contexts. - It can describe a person's character or a temporary state in a specific situation.

Examples

• The unintimidated activist continued her speech despite the hostile crowd.
• He stood unintimidated before the panel of judges, calmly defending his research.
• Their unintimidated response to the threat averted a crisis.

Advanced Usage

• To remain unintimidated: To continue without showing fear.
  • Despite the aggressive questioning, the witness remained unintimidated.
• Unintimidated by: A common prepositional phrase following the adjective.
  • She was unintimidated by the complexity of the task.

Variants and Related Words

• Intimidate (verb): To frighten or coerce someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
• Intimidation (noun): The action of intimidating someone.
• Unintimidating (adjective): Not causing fear or awe; not threatening in appearance or manner. (Note: This describes the thing causing the feeling, not the person feeling it).

Synonyms

• Undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened.
• Fearless: Lacking fear.
• Unflinching: Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Antonyms

• Intimidated: Frightened or coerced.
• Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
• Daunted: Made to feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not shrinking from danger

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unblinking
• unflinching
• unshrinking