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dauntless

/ˈdɔːntlɪs/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulty.

She faced the challenge with a dauntless spirit.
His dauntless effort inspired the team.
The dauntless explorer crossed the desert alone.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'dauntless' implies steady resolve under pressure, stronger than 'brave' and less emotional than 'courageous'. Use 'dauntless' for firm, persistent fearlessness in challenge; choose 'courageous' for emotional bravery and 'brave' for general situations.

In other languages

Spanish: Intrépido
Japanese: 大胆な
Korean: 용감한
Vietnamese: dũng cảm
Chinese: 无畏的

Etymology

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Common phrases

dauntless spiritdauntless couragea dauntless explorer

Synonyms

brave courageous fearless intrepid resolute

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Is 'dauntless' formal or informal?: Is 'dauntless' formal or informal?
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Can 'dauntless' describe a person or only an action?: Can 'dauntless' describe a person or only an action?
Is 'dauntless' commonly used in writing and tests like IELTS?: Is 'dauntless' commonly used in writing and tests like IELTS?