[f. as prec.] The quality or state of being undaunted. (Freq. in 17th c.)
1598. Florio, Strenuita, valiancie,… courage, vndantednes.
1626. Gouge, Serm. Dignity Chivalry, § 6. Stoutnesse and courage of mind, Vndauntednesse in danger, Discretion mixed with passion.
a. 1656. Ussher, Ann. (1658), 300. Antigonus … stood amazed at this bold attempt of his, and undauntednesse of his high courage.
1709. S. Clarke, Serm. Vict. near Mons, 16. ’Tis by his blessing … that generals are inspir’d with wisdom, and troops with undauntedness and bravery.
1879. S. Brooke, Milton, 12. He moved so that men said he had courage and undauntedness.
