UNBOWED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

unbowed

adjective

Definition of unbowed

as in unbeaten

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Recent Examples of unbowed Massie seems unbowed and is touting his rift with the White House as a selling point for another term. — Philip Elliott, Time, 18 May 2026 Still, Astrof was unbowed and gave testimony against Werner at a court hearing in July 2023. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute. — James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 Although American and Israeli strikes have destroyed thousands of military targets and killed dozens of top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime remains unbowed. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbowed

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Adjective

Under Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs were unbeaten in their final three home games of last season and maintaining that form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the easiest way to climb the table.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Boys in Gold are also unbeaten in four of their last five meetings against Miami across all competitions, eliminating them from the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 on away goals earlier this season.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbeaten

Adjective

As an experienced soldier and statesman, the ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma, had proven his abilities by expanding the Aztec empire and gaining tributes from previously unconquered surrounding nations.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
And by the lack of palpable buzz despite fond memories of ’94. There was a certain innocence and novelty to the World Cup’s first foray in an unconquered land, a coming-of-age moment for the nation and its newfound respect for jogo bonito.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026

Definition of unconquered

Adjective

More than 70 years after her onscreen breakout, Audrey Hepburn‘s legacy is an indomitable Hollywood presence to attempt to recreate onscreen.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
The director has established himself as this century’s preëminent Hollywood filmmaker, the rare working artist whose catalogue is as commercially indomitable as it is critically lauded.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

Speaking of the Ducks, Dan Lanning already has a semifinal appearance and a separate undefeated regular season in four years as a head coach, and six of his eight losses have come against teams that played for the national title.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Manning, with high expectations for Texas, is predicted as a top-two finisher and potential winner, especially if the Longhorns achieve a near-undefeated season.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of undefeated

Adjective

The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

Google also doesn’t claim that SynthID is invulnerable—the original paper on the technology notes that the watermark is not intended to withstand adversarial attacks.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
For Ross, this gives the character a steadier presence than the standard invulnerable operative often found in genre fiction.

— Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of invulnerable

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