unerschrocken
Translation
fearless, intrepid, undaunted, dauntless
Examples
Der unerschrockene Held rettete das Dorf.
The fearless hero saved the village.
Sie zeigte eine unerschrockene Haltung.
She showed an intrepid attitude.
Grammar Patterns
(attributive) modifies a noun ein unerschrockener Held
(predicative) used as a predicate Der Held ist unerschrocken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fearless, brave, courageous; Antonyms: anxious, cowardly
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + erschrocken (frightened). Literally means 'not frightened'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'un-shocked' or 'un-startled' by danger.