US /ˌʌndɪsˈmeɪd/ UK /ˌʌndɪsˈmeɪd/
adj Freq #552918

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not discouraged, alarmed, or intimidated; remaining resolute despite difficulty

    Undismayed by the early defeat, the commander calmly reorganized her forces.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · not discouraged, alarmed,... undauntedunshakenunfazedresolute
Word family
Related forms dismaycourageresolve

Etymology

Formed from un- ('not') + dismayed, the past participle of dismay. The adjective therefore describes someone whom danger, failure, or adversity has not deprived of courage or resolution.

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