dauntless

adjective

ˈdȯnt-ləs How to pronounce dauntless (audio)
Definition of dauntlessnext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament dauntless heroes who are inclined to rush to danger, not away from it

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Recent Examples of dauntless Czech Republic Jan Cerny, the designer of the Czech Republic’s dauntless uniforms, has excelled. — Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 24 July 2024 Secretariat and Sea Biscuit are still the stuff of four-hoofed legend, dauntless and heroic. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 12 Sep. 2024 So thank you for your sacrifices, your powerful voices, and your dauntless spirits. — Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024 Whether exploring the town and browsing local shops or setting out on a cowboy adventure — a trip to Sheridan feels like a journey back in time to the dauntless days of the Wild West. — Molly O’Brien, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dauntless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dauntless
  1. courageous
  2. fearless
  3. brave
  4. valiant
  5. heroic
  6. gallant
Adjective
  • Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of courageous
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  • One suspects that six years on, Lloyd’s more fearless about putting his own stamp — with both feet — on Evita.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Set in December 2001, amid a devastating crisis, Lali, 18, flees with fearless teenage guerrillas convinced that Carlos Menem is to blame for the country’s collapse, determined to meet the former president in his lavish mansion in Anillaco and assassinate him.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.
    — The Glamour editors, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Jake spoke with Lilly (not her real name), one of Westwood’s victims, an incredibly brave woman who gave evidence in court and is refusing to allow Westwood’s behavior to define her.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Among the many tributes her colleagues pay her valiant war effort, there is one that screams from the pages of her book.
    — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • Her heroic story is unarguably the stuff of movies.
    — Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right after Lucas Adams’ (Niko Terho) heroic actions potentially cost his life during an armed robbery.
    — Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
    — Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
  • But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.
    — Peter Goldman, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of gallant

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