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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdestemido
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /deʃ.tẽˈmi.du/
"A líder destemida guiou seu povo à liberdade."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Showing fearlessness and determination; incapable of being intimidated or discouraged.
"The dauntless explorer charted unknown territories despite the severe weather conditions." - 2
Marked by resolute courage in the face of daunting challenges or adversity.
"Her dauntless spirit inspired the entire community during the crisis."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'daunten', which traces back to the Old French 'domter' (to tame, subdue) and ultimately the Latin 'domare'. Combined with the suffix '-less', the word evolved from meaning 'untamable' to signify someone who cannot be intimidated or subdued, embodying fearless determination.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dauntless" is said worldwide
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intrépide
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.tʁe.pid/
"Les explorateurs intrépides ont traversé la jungle."
unerschrocken
Transliteration: /ˈʊn.ɐˌʃʁɔk.n̩/
"Der unerschrockene Ritter stellte sich dem Drachen."
impavido
Transliteration: /imˈpa.vi.do/
"Il soldato impavido ha difeso la posizione."
intrépido
Transliteration: /inˈtɾe.pi.ðo/
"El intrépido marinero navegó hacia lo desconocido."
destemido
Transliteration: /deʃ.tẽˈmi.du/
"A líder destemida guiou seu povo à liberdade."
निडर
Transliteration: nidar
"वह एक निडर योद्धा था।"
无畏的
Transliteration: wúwèi de
"她以无畏的精神完成了任务。"
대담한
Transliteration: daedamhan
"그는 대담한 도전으로 성공을 거두었다."
勇敢な
Transliteration: yūkan na
"彼女は勇敢な態度で困難に立ち向かった。"
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