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

Like the Swiss, Colombia is also unbeaten in the tournament so far.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
England could muster only 150-4, with Nat Sciver-Brunt struggling to an unbeaten 58, before Australia coasted home, opener Beth Mooney leading the charge with 64 off 49 balls.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 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

The first major adaptation of the novel since Ang Lee’s in 1995, the new S&S stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as the indomitable Elinor, and Esmé Creed-Miles as her sister Marianne.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

Ruffian, an undefeated filly, and Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure compete in a match race.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
To kick off the action, the undefeated Dallas Power faced the Detroit Amps, who were seeking their first win of the year.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of undefeated

Adjective

The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

Time and time again in the history of technology, monopolistic industry leaders that long seemed invincible—from Xerox to IBM to AT&T—have proven vulnerable to agile upstarts and technology advances that broke markets wide open by lowering costs, expanding supply and leapfrogging capabilities.

— Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Legally an adult but still a teenager and finding your footing in the world, vacillating between feeling invincible and feeling minuscule.

— Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026

Definition of invincible

Adjective

But if Spain, the reigning European champion, and goalkeeper Unai Simón were the immovable objects, Belgium, playing in the quarterfinals for the third time in four World Cups, was an unstoppable force.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The man was the Ballon d’Or winner, seemingly unstoppable, and after that match the label stuck.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of unstoppable

Adjective

Recent conflicts have demonstrated that no main battle tank is invulnerable.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
In the context of law enforcement, is the perception of Black women as inherently aggressive, threatening, and invulnerable to pain.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of invulnerable

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