— 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.