unquelled

Not yet suppressed

Not subdued or suppressed.

What remains unquelled has resisted attempts to extinguish it: unquelled rebellion, unquelled enthusiasm, Her unquelled spirit carried her through the ordeal.

The word implies something that persists despite pressure or opposition.

unsubdued

defiant

Openly resisting control

untamed · insubordinate · unvanquished · unbroken · unbowed · rebellious · recalcitrant · obstinate · intransigent · headstrong

persistent

relentless

Continuing without pause

unwavering · steadfast · unrelenting · unflagging · indefatigable · persevering · dogged · determined · undiminished · sustained

unslaked

unquenched

Not yet satisfied

unmet · burning · craving · yearning · longing · thirsting · hungering · unsated · unappeased · unassuaged

unrestrained

unchecked

Not controlled or limited

wild · unfettered · unconstrained · unhindered · unrestricted · unleashed · uncontained · uncurbed · free · loose

Opposites
suppression/control

unquelledquelled

Forcibly ended unrest

suppressed · subdued · crushed · quashed · put down

intensity/vigor

unquelledcalmed

Made tranquil

soothed · appeased · placated · quieted · settled

intensity/vitality

unquelledextinguished

Made to stop burning

deadened · dampened · smothered · quenched · weakened

Family

quell, unquenchable, quelling, quelled, quells

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