をものとも思わず
without even considering; without regarding as a problem; undeterred by (mentally)
N1
Meaning
without even considering; without regarding as a problem; undeterred by (mentally)
Formation
Noun + をものとも思わず
Explanation
をものとも思わず is used to express that someone does not even mentally regard an obstacle, difficulty, or danger as a problem.
Compared to をものともせず, which focuses on behavior/action, をものとも思わず emphasizes the inner attitude or mindset—the subject doesn’t even think of it as an issue.
This grammar highlights strong mental resolve, fearlessness, or disregard for adversity, and is mainly used in written or formal Japanese, such as essays, biographies, and JLPT reading passages.