Meaning & use
unvanquished
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Not defeated or conquered.
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The unvanquished army regrouped in the hills and continued the resistance.
Despite years of hardship, her unvanquished spirit inspired the whole village.
A note on using this word
A literary word often used to describe stubborn resistance against overwhelming odds; it forms the title of William Faulkner's novel 'The Unvanquished.'
Words with a similar meaning
undefeatedunconquered
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Words with an opposite meaning
defeatedconquered
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