undeterred

adjective

un·​de·​terred ˌən-di-ˈtərd How to pronounce undeterred (audio)
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Synonyms of undeterrednext
: not discouraged or prevented from acting : not deterred
a politician undeterred by criticism
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer … But Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is undeterred.Karen Breslau

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Indeed, undeterred by the danger of military patrols and unforgiving conditions, the football obsessives resort to everything from stealing government electricity to peering through enemies’ windows to catch a glimpse of the game single-handedly won by the less problematic Ronaldo. Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Yet, Liu remains undeterred by the timeline. Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Seattle organizers remain undeterred, viewing the spotlight as a platform for promoting acceptance. Reuters, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Does this mean that all potential buyers are undeterred? Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeterred

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeterred was in 1607

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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeterred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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