unbent
Refused to yield
Unbent describes something that has not been bent, or that has been straightened after bending: The wire remained unbent.
More often, unbent describes a person who has not yielded or submitted—who stays upright under pressure: She emerged from the interrogation unbent.
He remained unbent despite years of criticism.
The word suggests resilience and refusal to compromise.
Not damaged or interrupted
- unconqueredNever overcome or subdued
- unsubduedNot brought under control
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
uncowed · undefeated · resistant · defiant · unsubmissive · proud · unhumbled · dignified
Arranged in straight succession
- alignedArranged in proper position
- straightenedMade free of bends
- uncurvedNot arched or bowed
- uncoiledReleased from spiral form
extended · stretched · elongated · flattened · level · true · plumb · horizontal
unbroken
Not damaged or interrupted
- unconqueredNever overcome or subdued
- unsubduedNot brought under control
- unbowedNot yielding to force
unyielding · uncowed · undefeated · resistant · defiant · unsubmissive · proud · unhumbled · dignified · uncrushed
linear
Arranged in straight succession
- alignedArranged in proper position
- straightenedMade free of bends
- uncurvedNot arched or bowed
uncoiled · extended · stretched · elongated · flattened · level · true · plumb · horizontal · vertical
unwound
Released from coils
- loosenedMade less tight
- decompressedRestored to original volume
- unstressedWithout rhythmic emphasis
eased · released · uncoiled · softened · mellowed · calmed · soothed · chilled · restful · peaceful
stiff
Not easily bent
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- unflexedNot bent or contracted
- tautStretched under tension
solid · hard · unyielding · inelastic · fixed · sturdy · unpliable · stiffened · tight · firm