undismayed
Not at all discouraged
Undismayed means not discouraged or disheartened despite difficulties or setbacks.
Someone undismayed by failure continues forward with confidence intact: Undismayed by the critics, she published her second novel.
The word suggests resilience—maintaining spirit when circumstances might reasonably shake it.
Showing courage despite fear
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
valiant · bold · gallant · heroic · unafraid · stouthearted · lionhearted · plucky
Stubbornly determined to continue
- indomitableCannot be overcome
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- toughDurable and strong
robust · buoyant · adaptable · durable · persevering · enduring · stalwart · strong-willed
Untroubled and composed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- equanimousMentally calm, undisturbed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
poised · self-possessed · coolheaded · level-headed · calm · unbothered · unshaken · unfazed
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
staunch · adamant · unshakable · firm · constant · dedicated · committed · unswerving
brave
Showing courage despite fear
undaunted · valiant · bold · gallant · heroic · unafraid · stouthearted · lionhearted · plucky · gutsy
tenacious
Stubbornly determined to continue
- indomitableCannot be overcome
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
tough · robust · buoyant · adaptable · durable · persevering · enduring · stalwart · strong-willed · irrepressible
serene
Untroubled and composed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- equanimousMentally calm, undisturbed
collected · poised · self-possessed · coolheaded · level-headed · calm · unbothered · unshaken · unfazed · unmoved
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
unyielding · staunch · adamant · unshakable · firm · constant · dedicated · committed · unswerving · dogged
undismayedirresolute
Lacking firmness of purpose
shaken · rattled · unnerved · flustered · intimidated
undismayeddismayed
Distressed by shock
disheartened · discouraged · daunted · demoralized · cowed