undaunted spirit

Courage despite adversity

An undaunted spirit is a quality of courage and resolve that persists despite obstacles, setbacks, or fear.

The phrase emphasizes inner resilience—someone with an undaunted spirit doesn't lose heart when things go wrong: She faced the diagnosis with an undaunted spirit.

It appears often in tributes and eulogies, celebrating those who refused to be discouraged.

Related

true grit · tenacity · defiant · bold · resolute · iron will · unshaken · steadfast · indomitable · perseverance · against all odds · warrior · battle cry · lionheart · backbone · fortitude · mettle · unwavering

Opposites
courage and resolve

undaunted spiritcowardice

Absence of bravery

timidity · spinelessness · fearfulness · pusillanimity · faintheartedness

emotional response to hardship

undaunted spiritresignation

Voluntary relinquishment of position

defeatism · broken spirit · despair · crushed spirit · hopelessness

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G