as in resolute
not discouraged or stopped by problems, criticism, etc.
Despite the opposition to their proposal, they remain undeterred. The team was undeterred by their recent losses.
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Recent Examples of undeterred
But participants this year remained undeterred, steadfast in their belief in dialogue, reconciliation, and – one day – peace.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Christie, who was recently seen complaining about the current mayor and his snow-removal efforts, seems to be undeterred by the city all the same.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
Nonplussed but undeterred, Cook mailed the documents again.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
But despite the risks, many remain undeterred.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Christie, who was recently seen complaining about the current mayor and his snow-removal efforts, seems to be undeterred by the city all the same.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
Nonplussed but undeterred, Cook mailed the documents again.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
But despite the risks, many remain undeterred.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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His fearless explorations provided context that brought relevance, intimacy and urgency to our relationship with music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But thanks to one very determined dog, Delp’s draft day celebration is now famous for an entirely different reason.—
Sara Vallone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Delp, the 22-year-old former Georgia Bulldogs tight end was selected by the New Orleans Saints on April 24 during the third round of the NFL draft, and the video of that special moment has quickly gone viral — thanks in no small part to his pup’s determined quest for a seat.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people – it is needed in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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But in recent years, Caribbean cuisine has begun to find a firmer foothold in America.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With a firm hold, the landlady showed me how to switch on the boiler and wait for ten minutes until the hot water came.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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