Undeterred Meaning in English

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Definition

If someone is undeterred, they continue trying to do something even after experiencing difficulties or failures.

Usage & Nuances

'Undeterred' describes persistence in the face of obstacles. Often used for people who keep going despite negative feedback or setbacks. Usually appears after a clause describing a problem, e.g., 'Undeterred by failure, she tried again.' It is formal and mainly written, not common in casual conversation.

• Spanish: sin desánimo - sin dejarse desanimar
• Portuguese (BR): sem desânimo - sem se deixar abalar
• Portuguese (PT): sem desânimo - sem se deixar abalar
• Chinese (Simplified): 毫不气馁 - 不被阻挡
• Chinese (Traditional): 毫不氣餒 - 不被阻擋
• Hindi: अडिग - बिना रुके
• Arabic: دون أن يتراجع - غير مُثبَّط العزيمة
• Bengali: অপরাজেয় - নিরুত্সাহিত না হওয়া
• Russian: неустрашимый - не сломленный
• Japanese: ひるまず - くじけず
• Vietnamese: không nản lòng - không bị ngăn cản
• Korean: 굴하지 않는 - 단념하지 않는
• Turkish: yılmadan - kararlı
• Urdu: حوصلہ نہ ہارنے والا - پُرعزم
• Indonesian: tidak gentar - tidak mundur

Example Sentences

The team stayed undeterred despite losing the game.

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He was undeterred by the rain and went for a run.

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Undeterred, she started her business after many setbacks.

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They faced criticism but pushed forward undeterred.

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You have to stay undeterred if you want to reach your goals.

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She remained undeterred after hearing the bad news.

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