adj
dauntless
DAWNT-luhs
Dauntless (adj) means not afraid of anything; bold and unshakeable in the face of danger or difficulty. Example: “The dauntless firefighters went back in for one more survivor.”
adj
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Not afraid of anything; bold and unshakeable in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The dauntless firefighters went back in for one more survivor."
How to use dauntless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFearless — nothing seems to scare or discourage this person.
When to use it
A fairly formal, almost literary word — you'll see it more in writing about heroes than in casual speech.
Common pairings
dauntless courage
a dauntless spirit
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dauntless
- Superlative
- most dauntless
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Etymology
From "daunt" (to intimidate) plus the negating suffix "-less" — literally "unable to be daunted."
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What does “dauntless” mean?
The word “dauntless” means not afraid of anything; bold and unshakeable in the face of danger or difficulty. In plain terms, fearless — nothing seems to scare or discourage this person.
How do you pronounce “dauntless”?
“Dauntless” is pronounced DAWNT-luhs (/ˈdɔnt.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “dauntless” in a sentence?
Here is “dauntless” used in a sentence: “The dauntless firefighters went back in for one more survivor.”
What part of speech is “dauntless”?
“Dauntless” is an adjective.
