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deterred

[dih-turd] / dɪˈtɜrd /


ADJECTIVE
prevented
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The spike in global energy prices hasn’t deterred Wall Street analysts from penciling in increasingly higher estimates for corporate profits in 2026.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

He called for "meaningful action" to tackle the "root causes" of antisemitism, while the Board of Deputies of British Jews said antisemitism must be "confronted, punished and deterred with the full force of the state".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Since the pandemic, Talactac has seen a clear shift: Viking passengers want experiences more than things, and are less deterred by global anxieties.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s the legacy of the founder, who refused to be deterred by naysayers or obstacles to growth, said Saavedra’s son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Not to be deterred, he used himself as a specimen, just like Jenny, and made observations.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman