unbowed

/ʌnˈbaʊd/
adjective
  1. Not having been defeated or subdued; remaining strong and determined despite difficulties.
    • Her spirit was unbowed even after years of hardship.
    • The athlete stood unbowed after losing the championship, vowing to train harder.
    • After the storm destroyed their home, the family remained unbowed and began rebuilding.
  2. Literally, not bent or curved.
    • The old tree stood unbowed by the wind.
    • The unbowed wire was too stiff to fit into the small hole.
    • He kept his back unbowed as he carried the heavy load.
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