undiscouraged
Not losing heart
Undiscouraged means not disheartened or deterred despite setbacks or difficulties.
Someone undiscouraged maintains their resolve and continues forward: Undiscouraged by the rejection, she submitted her manuscript to another publisher.
The word emphasizes persistence in the face of obstacles that might reasonably cause others to give up.
Lacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- boldCourageous and daring
- daringAdventurous courage
unflinching · unshaken · plucky · unfazed · unbowed · undeterred · unintimidated · game
Feeling positive expectation
- positiveAffirming or certain
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- sanguineCheerfully optimistic temperament
- buoyantAble to float
confident · cheerful · bright · bullish · assured · enthusiastic · spirited · ebullient
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
tenacious · unshakable · unflinching · adamant · unswerving · indomitable · unfaltering · single-minded
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
dedication · stamina · grit · doggedness · tirelessness · persistence · relentless · unflagging
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
daring · unflinching · unshaken · plucky · unfazed · unbowed · undeterred · unintimidated · game · spirited
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
buoyant · confident · cheerful · bright · bullish · assured · enthusiastic · spirited · ebullient · exuberant
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- firmSolid or resolute
unyielding · tenacious · unshakable · unflinching · adamant · unswerving · indomitable · unfaltering · single-minded · purposeful
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
fortitude · dedication · stamina · grit · doggedness · tirelessness · persistence · relentless · unflagging · patient
undiscourageddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
disheartened · demoralized · dispirited · dejected · despondent
undiscouragedirresolute
Lacking firmness of purpose
wavering · faltering · yielding · surrendering · quitting
courage, encourage, encouraging, courageous, discourage, discouraged, encouraged, encouragement, discouraging