unbowed
/ʌnˈbaʊd/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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