Definitions

dauntless

[dawnt-lis, dahnt-] / ˈdɔnt lɪs, ˈdɑnt- /

ADJECTIVE

bold, courageous

Synonyms

WEAK

aweless brave daring doughty fearless gallant game heroic indomitable intrepid invincible lionhearted resolute stouthearted unafraid unconquerable undaunted unfearing unflinching valiant valorous

Antonyms

WEAK

afraid daunted discouraged disheartened fearful frightened intimidated scared terrified

Example Sentences

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Dauntless Capital Partners, which had owned Surfrider since 2021, “had been planning on keeping it forever,” but as a private-equity firm couldn’t turn down Chrome Hearts’ offer, said co-founder Craig Ballard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Dauntless, rational visionaries are always in short supply, especially now.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Prince Dauntless demands that his mother give Fred, as she likes to be called, a chance to become his wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Portsmouth-based HMS Dauntless launched its helicopter and a Royal Marines sniper team to intercept the target.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

Amar and Christina found them, not among the other revolutionaries near the Hancock building, but in their family apartment in the Pire, above Dauntless headquarters.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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