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UNBOWED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unbowed mean?
• UNBOWED (adjective)
The adjective UNBOWED has 2 senses:
1. erect in posture
2. not forced to bow down to a conqueror
Familiarity information: UNBOWED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Erect in posture
Synonyms:
Context example:
stood defiantly with unbowed back
Similar:
erect; upright; vertical (upright in position or posture)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not forced to bow down to a conqueror
Similar:
undefeated (victorious)
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