dauntless

dauntless
dauntlessly, adv.dauntlessness, n.
/dawnt"lis, dahnt"-/, adj.
1. not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold: a dauntless hero.
n.
2. (cap.) Also called Douglas SBD. the principal U.S. Navy fleet bomber of early World War II, capable of carrying bombs or depth charges and particularly successful as a dive bomber.
[1585-95; DAUNT + -LESS]
Syn. 1. undaunted, daring, indomitable, brave, courageous.
Ant. 1. fearful, timid.

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