unsubdued
Not yet conquered
Unsubdued means not conquered, tamed, or brought under control.
An unsubdued rebellion continues to resist authority.
An unsubdued spirit remains defiant despite pressure or hardship: Her enthusiasm was unsubdued even after repeated setbacks.
The word often carries a note of admiration for whatever refuses to yield.
Wild after domestication
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
- undomesticatedNot bred for captivity
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
- unconqueredNever overcome or subdued
unbridled · unrestrained · unfettered · savage · primitive · free-roaming · uncontrolled · unmanaged
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to control
- mutinousDisposed to revolt
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
obstinate · unyielding · noncompliant · contumacious · uncooperative · contrary · insurgent · renegade
Persisting through time
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- undefeatedHaving never lost
unbroken · withstanding · fortified · hardy · tough · sturdy · unwavering · steadfast
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- energeticHaving much vigor
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
vibrant · dynamic · ebullient · enthusiastic · irrepressible · undampened · unquelled · unextinguished
feral
Wild after domestication
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
- undomesticatedNot bred for captivity
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
unconquered · unbridled · unrestrained · unfettered · savage · primitive · free-roaming · uncontrolled · unmanaged · roaming
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to control
- mutinousDisposed to revolt
intransigent · obstinate · unyielding · noncompliant · contumacious · uncooperative · contrary · insurgent · renegade · dissenting
enduring
Persisting through time
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
undefeated · unbroken · withstanding · fortified · hardy · tough · sturdy · unwavering · steadfast · impervious
vivacious
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
exuberant · vibrant · dynamic · ebullient · enthusiastic · irrepressible · undampened · unquelled · unextinguished · fiery
unsubduedsubdued
Reduced in intensity
conquered · vanquished · defeated · subjugated · overcome
subdue, subdued, subduing, insubordinate, insubordination, subdues, subduer, subduers, insubordinates