Uncowed
adj.resilient, capableliterary
What it means
Not frightened into silence, obedience, or retreat.
Reach for it when Praising courage that remains visible in the face of intimidation.
The uncowed reporter returned with documents supporting every disputed claim.
Choose between these
6- everyday
visible confidence matters most
not when does not show that coercion was attempted
- everyday
defiant
open refusal to submit is central
not when can imply needless provocation
- warm
courage deserves simple emphatic praise
not when may erase fear that was bravely managed
- professional
unintimidated
pressure has failed to create fear
not when less vivid about continuing resistance
- formal
purpose remains firm despite threats
not when quieter than the refusal suggested by uncowed
- formal
danger has not reduced willingness to act
not when does not necessarily involve intimidation by someone
Said against
3- cowed
- intimidated
- submissive
It naturally appears in
3- remain uncowed
The witnesses remained uncowed when the company challenged their account.
- uncowed voice
Her uncowed voice carried clearly through the hostile chamber.
- uncowed by threats
The advocate was uncowed by threats and preserved every message.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, adjective: not intimidated or subdued opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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