dauntless

[ dawnt-lis, dahnt- ]

adjective

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

   a dauntless hero.

   Synonyms: courageous, brave, indomitable, daring, undaunted

   Antonyms: timid, fearful

noun

1. (initial capital letter) Also called Douglas SBD. 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

/ ˈdɔːntlɪs /

adjective

1. bold; fearless; intrepid

Derived Forms

• ˈdauntlessly, adverb
• ˈdauntlessness, noun

Other Words From

• daunt·less·ly adverb
• daunt·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dauntless¹

First recorded in 1585–95; daunt + -less

Example Sentences

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

The record shows that she was a dauntless code breaker.

From Literature