undeterred

Not put off

Undeterred means not discouraged or prevented from continuing despite obstacles, setbacks, or opposition: Undeterred by the rain, they pressed on with the hike.

The word implies persistence in the face of something that might reasonably stop others: Undeterred by early failures, she kept submitting her manuscripts.

fearless

undaunted

Courageously persistent despite difficulty

bold · brave · valiant · plucky · unflinching · unafraid · fearless · gutsy · daring · audacious

stubborn

adamant

Stubbornly refusing to yield

unbending · inflexible · uncompromising · intransigent · iron-willed · headstrong · willful · mulish · pigheaded · implacable

persistent

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

dogged · steadfast · resolute · unflagging · indefatigable · unrelenting · endurance · persistence · single-minded · tireless

unshaken

unfazed

Not disturbed or disconcerted

calm · steady · unmoved · unbothered · imperturbable · collected · poised · level-headed · cool-headed · stoic

Opposites
persistence despite obstacles

undeterreddeterred

Prevented through intimidation

discouraged · dissuaded · stopped · defeated · quitting

psychological resolve

undeterreddisheartened

Lost confidence or hope

demoralized · dispirited · intimidated · daunted · losing heart

Family

deter, deterrent, indeterminate, deterring, deterrence, deterred, deters, deterrents, indeterminacy

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