Dauntless

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔntləs/

Definitions of dauntless

adjective showing fearlessness and determination

Example Sentences

A1 She is a dauntless explorer, always eager to try new things.

A2 Despite his fear of heights, he climbed the mountain with a dauntless attitude.

B1 The dauntless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped residents.

B2 Her dauntless determination to succeed in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.

C1 His dauntless bravery in battle earned him a medal of honor.

C2 The dauntless leader fearlessly led his troops into battle, inspiring them with his courage.

Examples of dauntless in a Sentence

formal The dauntless leader fearlessly led his troops into battle.

informal She's dauntless when it comes to trying new things.

slang That guy is totally dauntless, he never backs down from a challenge.

figurative Her dauntless spirit soared like an eagle, unafraid of the storm ahead.

Grammatical Forms of dauntless

• past tense: dauntlessed
• plural: dauntlesses
• comparative: more dauntless
• superlative: most dauntless
• present tense: dauntless
• future tense: will dauntless
• perfect tense: has dauntlessed
• continuous tense: is dauntlessing
• singular: dauntless
• positive degree: dauntless
• infinitive: to dauntless
• gerund: dauntlessing
• participle: dauntlessed

Origin and Evolution of dauntless

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dauntless' originated from the Old French word 'dompter', meaning to tame or subdue.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dauntless' evolved from its original meaning of subduing to its current usage of fearless or undaunted.