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N1
〜をものともせず(に)
Meaning
Describes confronting something while treating difficulties or obstacles as no problem at all. Often stated positively and admiringly, depicting a strong attitude undefeated by adversity.
Examples
- 彼は度重なる失敗をものともせず、研究を続けた。 Undaunted by repeated failures, he continued his research.
- 選手たちは悪天候をものともせずに試合を続行した。 The players continued the match undeterred by the bad weather.
- 彼女は周囲の偏見をものともせず、自分の道を貫いた。 She stayed true to her path, unfazed by the prejudice around her.