unterrified
Showing no fear
Unterrified means not frightened or intimidated, maintaining composure in the face of threats or danger.
It appears most often in historical or literary contexts, describing someone who remains steadfast when others might cower.
The unterrified journalist continued her investigation despite the threats.
The word has a somewhat archaic flavor in modern usage, though it occasionally surfaces in political rhetoric or dramatic writing to emphasize resolute courage.
Courageously determined
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- boldCourageous and daring
fearless · brave · lionhearted · stouthearted · dauntless · daring · audacious · plucky
Not intimidated or impressed
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- undismayedNot losing heart
- unalarmedNot feeling threatened
- unshakenRemaining firm and steady
unmoved · unblenching · unshrinking · uncowed · defiant · unsubmissive · unbullied · uncoerced
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- staunchFirmly loyal, unyielding
unswerving · tenacious · persistent · dogged · unflinching · unbending · relentless · unshakable
Not bothered or worried
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- calmFree from agitation
coolheaded · collected · serene · placid · level-headed · self-possessed · equanimous · poised
valiant
Courageously determined
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- intrepidResolutely without fear
bold · fearless · brave · lionhearted · stouthearted · dauntless · daring · audacious · plucky · gutsy
unawed
Not intimidated or impressed
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- undismayedNot losing heart
- unalarmedNot feeling threatened
unshaken · unmoved · unblenching · unshrinking · uncowed · defiant · unsubmissive · unbullied · uncoerced
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
staunch · unswerving · tenacious · persistent · dogged · unflinching · unbending · relentless · unshakable · indomitable
unperturbed
Not bothered or worried
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
calm · coolheaded · collected · serene · placid · level-headed · self-possessed · equanimous · poised · stoic
unterrifiedterrified
Extremely frightened
terror-stricken · petrified · frightened · scared · horror-struck
terrible, terror, terrific, terrify, terrifying, unafraid, terrified, undaunted, deterrent