unbowed — not giving in to pressure or defeat; unbroken in spirit
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not giving in to pressure or defeat; unbroken in spirit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈboʊd/
Korean meaning: 굴복하지 않는, 굽히지 않는, 불굴의
Korean pronunciation: 언-보드 (강세: 보드)
Example Sentences
- After failing the exam three times, he remained unbowed and signed up for the fourth attempt.
- The CEO stood unbowed before the angry shareholders, like a penguin facing a blizzard.
- My grandmother remained unbowed by age, still doing yoga at 85.
unbowed
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈboʊd//
not giving in to pressure or defeat; unbroken in spirit
Unbroken spirit despite hardship
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Though the crowd bows down, I stand unbowed and proud!
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Origin
14세기부터 사용된 'bow'(굽히다)에 부정 접두사 'un-'이 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 물리적으로 구부러지지 않은 상태를 의미했지만, 점차 정신적 굴복을 하지 않는다는 비유적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“After failing the exam three times, he remained unbowed and signed up for the fourth attempt.”
“The CEO stood unbowed before the angry shareholders, like a penguin facing a blizzard.”
“My grandmother remained unbowed by age, still doing yoga at 85.”
“The soccer team was unbowed despite losing 10-0, immediately planning their comeback strategy.”
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