unhumbled
Pride fully intact
Unhumbled describes someone whose pride or self-regard remains intact despite circumstances that might ordinarily humble a person—failure, criticism, defeat, or correction.
The word often carries a negative connotation, suggesting stubbornness or arrogance: He emerged from the scandal unhumbled, convinced he'd done nothing wrong.
Occasionally it's neutral or even admiring, describing resilience: She remained unhumbled by her losses.
Refusing to give way
- unsubmissiveRefusing to yield
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
recalcitrant · resistant · noncompliant · obstinate · headstrong · willful · intransigent · contumacious
Not yielding to force
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
enduring · unwavering · indomitable · unconquerable · undaunted · determined · resolute · gritty
Showing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- impenitentFeeling no regret
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- brazenShamelessly bold
uncontrite · unremorseful · incorrigible · defiant · hardened · shameless · bold-faced · unblushing
Excessively high self-regard
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- self-importantExaggerating one's own significance
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- lordlyNoble and condescending
pompous · overbearing · superior · domineering · conceited · vain · egotistical · smug
unyielding
Refusing to give way
- unsubmissiveRefusing to yield
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
rebellious · recalcitrant · resistant · noncompliant · obstinate · headstrong · willful · intransigent · contumacious · disobedient
unbowed
Not yielding to force
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
tenacious · enduring · unwavering · indomitable · unconquerable · undaunted · determined · resolute · gritty · unflinching
unapologetic
Showing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- impenitentFeeling no regret
- unabashedFeeling no shame
brazen · uncontrite · unremorseful · incorrigible · defiant · hardened · shameless · bold-faced · unblushing · audacious
arrogant
Excessively high self-regard
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- self-importantExaggerating one's own significance
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
lordly · pompous · overbearing · superior · domineering · conceited · vain · egotistical · smug · boastful
noble
Titled or virtuous
- statelyGrand and imposing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- augustImpressively grand and noble
venerable · grand · imposing · majestic · honorable · exalted · regal · graceful · elegant · courtly
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Reduced in status
humiliated · brought low · abased · chastened · mortified
humble, humility, humiliate, humiliation, humbled, humiliating, humbly, humbling, humus