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unbowed

adjective un·bowed \ˌən-ˈbau̇d\

: not defeated or willing to admit defeat

Full Definition of UNBOWED

1

: not bowed down

2

: not subdued <bloodied but unbowed>

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First Known Use of UNBOWED

14th century

Rhymes with UNBOWED

aloud, becloud, do proud, enshroud, highbrowed, house-proud, out loud, purse-proud, Red Cloud, Saint Cloud

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