adj
unbowed
Unbowed (adj) means standing straight, not bent over.
adj
1
Standing straight, not bent over.
2
Not defeated or discouraged, despite difficulty.
"It created an indelible image and captured the essence of Trump’s MAGA movement: under attack but defiant, bloody but unbowed."
— Charles M. Blow, How the Attempted Assassination of Trump Could Change the Campaign (2024)
"Unbowed after two years in jail, nine of the defendants boycotted the trial, refusing even to talk to their lawyers."
— James Brooke, Anti-Government Freemen Are Found Guilty of Fraud (1998)
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What is the meaning of unbowed?
"unbowed" (adj) means standing straight, not bent over.
What is another word for unbowed?
Other words for "unbowed" include unbent, straight.
What is the opposite of unbowed?
The opposite of "unbowed" is defeated.
What are the different meanings of unbowed?
"unbowed" has 2 main meanings: 1. Standing straight, not bent over; 2. Not defeated or discouraged, despite difficulty.
