unsubdued

adjective

un·​sub·​dued ˌən-səb-ˈdüd How to pronounce unsubdued (audio)
-ˈdyüd
: not conquered or brought under control : not subdued
Though he suffered most of the damage …, his spirit remained unsubdued.Jack London

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsubdued was in 1590

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“Unsubdued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubdued. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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