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
Ukrainians have repeatedly used the internet to showcase the horror of Russian attacks, but they’ve also showed a kind of uncowed irrepressibility that plays particularly well on an internet always looking for viral moments.
From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2022
In the movie, Wakefield presents himself as uncowed and unashamed, David standing up to the Goliath of big pharma.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 31, 2019
Peru is attacking with verve, uncowed by France’s star-studded lineup.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
Canada our own beloved land, Land of free homes, and hearts uncowed by fear, Refuge of many, be it thine to stand Foremost among the nations each New Year!
From Verses and Rhymes By the Way by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon
