Continuing toward an aim despite something meant or likely to discourage progress.
Reach for it when showing that an obstacle did not change a person's intention to proceed
Undeterred by the empty first workshop, Luis returned with a shorter lesson and better signs.
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playful
Fits when willingness to try again should sound light
Careful Game understates serious courage against sustained opposition.
everyday
Fits when firm intention is the main quality
Careful Determined does not tell the reader that a discouraging obstacle has already appeared.
everyday
Fits when repeated effort over time is visible
Careful Persistence can be annoying or misdirected unless the goal is clearly worthwhile.
warm
Fits when loyalty to a person or cause explains the continuation
Careful Steadfast highlights constancy rather than resistance to a particular deterrent.
professional
relentless
Fits when forceful progress continues without pause
Careful Relentless can sound destructive and allows no room for sensible reassessment.
professional
Fits when commitment or belief stays steady
Careful Unwavering may describe a position held still, without forward action.
formal
Fits when dignified firmness suits a serious decision
Careful Resolute is too elevated for a cheerful second attempt at an everyday task.
formal
Fits when courage remains intact after danger or intimidation
Careful Undaunted stresses spirit; undeterred more precisely says the action continued.
remain undeterred
The volunteers remained undeterred when rain moved the clinic indoors.
undeterred by
Undeterred by the failed permit, she revised the route and applied again.
largely undeterred
The seedlings were largely undeterred by the brief cold spell.
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