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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Boycott organizers undeterred Target boycott organizers in Minneapolis, including Nekima Levy Armstrong and community leaders Monique Cullars-Doty and Jaylani Hussein, remain steadfast in their divestment calls. — Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Amid economic uncertainty and high gas prices, the President, for his part, seems undeterred. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Despite resistance from the area wealthy and politically connected, Lauren is undeterred. — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The thieves appeared undeterred by cameras, as was the case in Sundays incident at Wells Fargo. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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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