UNBOWED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

unbowed

adjective

Definition of unbowed

as in unbeaten

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Recent Examples of unbowed So far, the country is unbowed. — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 23 May 2026 Abu Dhabi is preparing for the post-war return of tourists, forging ahead with new attractions in an effort to show that its hospitality industry remains unbowed. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 18 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unbowed

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Adjective

The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL’s only unbeaten team thanks to their stingy defense and stellar special teams.

— Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
An unbeaten team on the road and two MVP-caliber quarterbacks at the same time.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of unbeaten

Adjective

And an unconquered Ukraine will, by fighting or by remembering the horrors of Russia’s invasion, pose an enduring strategic challenge for Russia.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of unconquered

Adjective

But the constant remains the indomitable Mahomes, whose zealous return from knee surgery reflects his rare competitive spirit.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Her memoir is a meditation on grief and the indomitable nature of the human spirit that finds hope in the midst of despair.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

The Hurricanes remain undefeated at 8-0 (6-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play), one of three teams without a blemish on their record this late in the season along with the Big Ten’s UCLA and Big 12’s Utah.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Miami stayed undefeated, improving to 8-0 on the year and 6-0 in ACC play.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of undefeated

Adjective

But the advent of NIL has turned the gap into an unconquerable chasm.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
That being said, pothos isn’t invincible, and incorrect watering can cause the plant to wilt and die.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of invincible

Adjective

But here’s a few that aren’t quite as obvious as pointing out that a blue tsunami just drastically changed American politics and likely ended an era of extremism that only a few weeks ago felt unstoppable and dangerous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Who Toney is on the field is a nearly unstoppable player with an even more unstoppable work ethic.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of unstoppable

Adjective

Villains like Ted Bundy are imagined to be relatively invulnerable to pain, even in a scenario as basic as stepping barefoot on a shard of glass.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Historically, being a strong leader meant being invulnerable and stoic—showing no signs of weakness.

— Krishna Savani, Harvard Business Review, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of invulnerable

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