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

Spain’s run at this year's World Cup has extended its unbeaten streak in regular time to 37 matches (28 wins and nine draws) since March 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
This World Cup run has extended Spain’s unbeaten streak in regular time to 37 matches (28 wins and nine draws) since March 2024.

— STEPHEN HAWKINS, AJC.com, 14 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

That indomitable will was in full display during the meditative Walk for Peace that Pannakara led earlier this year with an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka, who has become a mascot for the movement.

— Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026
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

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

His 1971 Final Four team was the first undefeated team in Big Eight history, winning both conference and tournament titles.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Garbrandt, once an undefeated bantamweight king, now holds a 15-8 record, with most losses coming by finish.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 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

In 2008, the invincible housing market collapsed having its worst decline since World War Two.

— Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 8 July 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

France’s seemingly unstoppable force finally met its match against a team that has only conceded one goal in seven games.

— NBC news, NBC news, 15 July 2026
My hope is our offense will be unstoppable, while my defense mostly gets shredded over the middle but masks it with strip-sacks and interceptions.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 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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