unbowed head
- defiantOpenly resisting control
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
steadfast · dignified · resolute · standing tall · courage · spine · stubborn · unconquered · resistance · nobility · chin up · unyielding · strength · honor · refusal · undefeated · fearless · spirit
posture of submission vs defiance
unbowed headbowed head
Lowered face, neck bent
hung head · prostration · head down · cowering · kowtowing
dignity under pressure
unbowed headbroken spirit
Total emotional defeat
beaten down · capitulation · groveling · surrender · deference