unbowed
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6.7
- adjective
- /ʌnˈbaʊd/
:
erguido
- Standing unbowed, he delivered his speech with confidence, refusing to let adversity defeat him.
Examples
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His spirit was unbowed even in the darkest times, inspiring others with his resilience.
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A body still, aye, but a body noble and unbowed with it.
Fiction book (1997) -
Brothers, who were too young and unbowed to be scared of anything, navigated the great sea of legs, racing each other across five.
Fiction book (1999) -
Many the rotted bowl that went unbowed, many the virginal to rust unplucked.
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Despite the challenges she faced, she remained unbowed and determined to pursue her dreams.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a direct line without curves or bends
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6.5
Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up
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7.1
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
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4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
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4.6
Straight in shape or standing with a straight back
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7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
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6.9
Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure
Remaining flat and not bent or twisted
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
Antonyms
How Upright
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unbowed is formed from un- meaning 'not' and bowed meaning 'bent', so it literally means 'not bent'. That's why we say a tree or a person's spirit is unbowed when it stays upright and strong.