cowed
adjective
frightened by threats, violence, superior strength or ability, etc.; intimidated or overawed.
uncowed
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a word derived from
cowed.
Example Sentences
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In another, Munshi stands defiantly before the entrance of a boycotted British department store, uncowed by a group of British police officers towering over her - and stylishly dressed in a sleeveless sari blouse.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
The terrorists wanted to terrorize us, and by living our lives, proud and uncowed, we didn’t let the terrorists win!
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2020
Peru is attacking with verve, uncowed by France’s star-studded lineup.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
But both Rigby and Weedon are uncowed by it.
From The Guardian ● May 30, 2015
Cavour's uncowed attitude at this crisis was what first fixed upon him the eyes of European diplomacy.
From The Liberation of Italy by Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco
