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unbowed Synonyms

Another word for unbowed

Choosing another word for unbowed depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not having submitted to pressure, hardship, or defeat; remaining proud, resolute, and defiant.

Usage Example

"Despite years of harsh criticism from her peers, the scientist remained undefeated in her pursuit of the theory."

Strongest
undefeated
defiant
Strong
indomitable
unyielding
unbroken
resolute
undaunted
steadfast

• adjective (Context 2)

Not physically bent, curved, or arched downward.

Usage Example

"The ancient oak trees stood tall with thick, unbent trunks despite the fierce coastal winds."

Strongest
unbent
straight
Strong
upright
erect

Opposites of unbowed

The opposite of unbowed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bent
defeated
beaten
submissive
curved
stooped
broken
arched
See all opposites of unbowed

• Nearby Words

unbottled
unbound
unbounded
unbowed
unbowing
unbox
unboxing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unbowed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unbowed
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