undauntedness
Brave despite obstacles
Undauntedness is the quality of remaining courageous and determined despite difficulty or danger.
Where daunted means intimidated or discouraged, undauntedness is the refusal to be so—a persistent fearlessness in the face of obstacles: Her undauntedness in pursuing the case impressed even her critics.
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- intrepidityFearless courage
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
gallantry · heroism · daring · audacity · pluck · mettle · spunk · gutsiness
Persistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- resolveFirmness of purpose
grit · doggedness · constancy · dedication · commitment · single-mindedness · relentlessness · staying power
Resilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- robustnessResistance to failure
indomitability · irrepressibility · strength · stamina · invincibility · buoyancy · recovery · bounceback
Refusing to show fear
- unshakenRemaining firm and steady
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- cool-headedCalm when stressed
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
unperturbed · steady · collected · poised · calm · unintimidated · unalarmed · unshrinking
bravery
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- intrepidityFearless courage
boldness · gallantry · heroism · daring · audacity · pluck · mettle · spunk · gutsiness · stout-heartedness
tenacity
Persistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
resolve · grit · doggedness · constancy · dedication · commitment · single-mindedness · relentlessness · staying power · stick-to-itiveness
toughness
Resilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
robustness · indomitability · irrepressibility · strength · stamina · invincibility · buoyancy · recovery · bounceback · durability
unflinching
Refusing to show fear
- unshakenRemaining firm and steady
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- cool-headedCalm when stressed
imperturbable · unperturbed · steady · collected · poised · calm · unintimidated · unalarmed · unshrinking · sangfroid
undauntednesscowardice
Absence of bravery
timidity · fearfulness · cowardliness · pusillanimity · cravenness
undauntednessdiscouragement
Loss of confidence
demoralization · defeatism · intimidation · broken spirit · dispiritedness
daunting, daunt, undaunted, dauntless, daunted, dauntlessness, dauntingly, dauntlessly