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uncrushed

uncrushed

1 5.5
A person who still feels strong and hopeful after problems
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈkrʌʃt/
: intacto
  • The team's morale was uncrushed after the defeat, and they were eager to improve for the next game.

Examples

  • I'd deliberately started at the top in hopes that, when I pulled it out, I'd see the familiar peak and gold braiding winking up at me, snug and uncrushed.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Despite facing many challenges, she remained uncrushed and determined to achieve her goals.

  • Even after losing the competition, his spirit stayed uncrushed, inspiring everyone around him.

Synonyms

undiminished
vsuncrushed
5 6.0

Still the same in amount, strength, or quality as before

emphasizes inner resistance rather than mere unchanged quantity
unruffled
vsuncrushed
3 5.6

Calm and not easily upset under pressure

is sturdier, implying resistance and resilience beyond calmness
unshaken
vsuncrushed
2 4.8

Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems

is more about inner strength than only firm beliefs
unswayed
vsuncrushed
1 6.9

Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure

is about resisting force or defeat rather than opinion stability
uncowed
vsuncrushed
1 7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

focuses on steady resilience rather than bravery under fear
undismayed
vsuncrushed
1 7.0

Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult

is broader, meaning lasting strength beyond just not discouraged
unshattered
vsuncrushed
1 6.0

Still strong and not broken inside after a hard experience

stresses general strength, not only recovery from trauma
undrunk
vsuncrushed
1 9.8

Remaining calm and not overwhelmed by success or strong feelings

is about general resilience, not only avoiding strong emotion
undashed
vsuncrushed
  • Literature
1 8.1

Not discouraged and still confident after problems

is about ongoing resilience rather than momentary courage
uncrushable
vsuncrushed
1 6.1

Not easily discouraged or defeated

is strong but not described as utterly undefeatable
unrattled
vsuncrushed
5.2

Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock

is broader, covering strength and lasting resistance not only steadiness

Antonyms

54 4.2

Feeling very sad and without hope

How Resilient

resolute
22 4.9
uncrushed
1 5.5
shaken
95 2.7
broken
389 3.4
crushed
54 4.2

Surface Forms

uncrushed positive

Morphology

uncrushed = crushed (transparent) = un + crush + ed

The meaning of 'uncrushed' is clearly derived from 'crushed' by adding the prefix 'un-', indicating the opposite state.

Etymology

Uncrushed is made of un- 'not' and crush 'to press or break'. So when a person is uncrushed, their spirit was not pressed flat by troubles and they stay strong.