Unconquered
What it means
Not defeated, mastered, or brought under control.
Reach for it when Honoring a people, spirit, place, or challenge that still resists conquest.
Her unconquered optimism survived another season of difficult treatment.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
still standing
Fits when survival deserves direct, human phrasing
Not when does not mean the challenge was mastered
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warm
Fits when recovery follows repeated strain
Not when allows temporary defeat along the way
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professional
Fits when no contest or campaign has ended in loss
Not when too competitive for an inner quality
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formal
Fits when pressure has not brought obedience or calm
Not when can suggest wildness rather than success
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literary
Fits when spirit cannot be crushed
Not when describes character better than territory
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literary
Fits when serious opposition has failed to prevail
Not when grand language for an ordinary setback
Opposites 3
- conquered
- defeated
- subjugated
Common phrases 3
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remain unconquered
The final ridge remained unconquered after the storm closed in.
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unconquered spirit
His unconquered spirit encouraged the ward through a hard week.
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last unconquered
The map marked the last unconquered summit in the range.
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