unbowed

adjective

un·​bowed ˌən-ˈbau̇d How to pronounce unbowed (audio)
1
: not bowed down
2
: not subdued
bloodied but unbowed

Examples of unbowed in a Sentence

He was unbowed by failure.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbowed was in the 14th century

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“Unbowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbowed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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unbowed

adjective
un·​bowed ˌən-ˈbau̇d How to pronounce unbowed (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not bowed down
unbowed heads
2
: not conquered
unbowed by failure

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