unbowed

/ˈʌnˌbaʊd/
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Definitions of unbowed
  1. adjective
    erect in posture
    “stood defiantly with unbowed back”
    synonyms: straight, unbent
    erect, upright, vertical
    upright in position or posture
  2. adjective
    not forced to bow down to a conqueror
    synonyms:
    undefeated
    victorious
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