Unbowed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbaʊd/

Definitions of unbowed

adjective not bent, bowed, or yielding; resolute and determined

Example Sentences

A1 She stood unbowed in the face of adversity.

A2 Despite the challenges, he remained unbowed.

B1 The team's unbowed spirit led them to victory.

B2 Even after defeat, he emerged unbowed and determined to succeed.

C1 Her unbowed determination inspired those around her.

C2 The leader's unbowed resolve in the midst of chaos was awe-inspiring.

Examples of unbowed in a Sentence

formal Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained unbowed in her pursuit of justice.

informal Even after all that criticism, he still stood unbowed.

slang She's a real badass, always walking around unbowed.

figurative The tree stood unbowed in the face of the storm, a symbol of resilience.

Grammatical Forms of unbowed

• past tense: unbowed
• plural: unbowed
• comparative: more unbowed
• superlative: most unbowed
• present tense: unbowing
• future tense: will unbowed
• perfect tense: have unbowed
• continuous tense: is unbowed
• singular: unbowed
• positive degree: unbowed
• infinitive: to unbowed
• gerund: unbowing
• participle: unbowed

Origin and Evolution of unbowed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unbowed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'bowed' meaning 'bent or curved forward'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unbowed' has retained its original meaning of 'not bent or submissive' but has also come to symbolize resilience, strength, and defiance in the face of adversity.