not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

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Explanation

Expresses that something difficult is overcome without being bothered.

[Noun] + をものともせずに

困難をものともせずに、目標を達成した。

Konnan wo mono to mo sezu ni, mokuhyou wo tassei shita.

Not being daunted by difficulties, he achieved his goal.

Emphasizes overcoming obstacles with determination.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

～ずにはおかない

cannot help but do ~, cannot leave without doing ~

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