dauntless

American  

[dawnt-lis, dahnt-] / ˈdɔnt lɪs, ˈdɑnt- /

adjective

1. not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold.

   a dauntless hero.

   Synonyms:

   courageous , brave , indomitable , daring , undaunted

   Antonyms:

   timid , fearful

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noun

1. Also called Douglas SBD.  (initial capital letter)  the principal U.S. Navy fleet bomber of early World War II, capable of carrying bombs or depth charges and particularly successful as a dive bomber.

dauntless British  

/ ˈdɔːntlɪs /

adjective

1. bold; fearless; intrepid

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Other Word Forms

• dauntlessly adverb
• dauntlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of dauntless

First recorded in 1585–95; daunt + -less

Example Sentences

Then came a new refrain, determined and dauntless: “Pali strong!”

From Los Angeles Times

When did I become this woman, her hand forever on her womb like some dauntless sister wife on the plains?”

From Seattle Times

The film, which Focus Features will release in 250 nationwide theaters on June 30, shines a warm spotlight on a much-misunderstood community, and three of its most dauntless champions.

From Seattle Times

Until now, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has largely presented Midge’s arc as a dauntless upward climb.

From New York Times

How free divers, tech experts and dauntless actors helped James Cameron redefine underwater photography with ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’

From Los Angeles Times