unquelled
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not subdued or suppressed: "unquelled" describes something that has not been overcome, restrained, or brought under control, especially in the context of resistance, emotion, or force.
- Not pacified or quieted: It refers to something that remains active or persistent despite efforts to stop it.
Usage Examples
- (The resistance was not subdued.)
- (Her excitement was not restrained.)
- (The violent force of the storm was not brought under control.)
Advanced Usage
"unquelled spirit": a spirit that refuses to be broken or discouraged.
- Even in prison, his unquelled spirit kept him hopeful. (His inner resolve was not suppressed.)
"unquelled anger": anger that has not been calmed or soothed.
- He spoke with unquelled anger about the injustice. (His fury remained unabated.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quell (verb): to put an end to or suppress something, such as a rebellion or emotion.
- The police were called to quell the riot. (To stop the disturbance.)
- Quelled (adjective): subdued or suppressed.
- The quelled uprising left the town in silence. (The rebellion was ended.)
- Unquellable (adjective): impossible to suppress or subdue.
- Her unquellable optimism was contagious. (Her positivity could not be dampened.)
Synonyms
- Unsubdued: not brought under control.
- Unsuppressed: not restrained or held back.
- Unconquered: not defeated or overcome.
- Undaunted: not intimidated or discouraged.
Related Idioms
To remain unquelled: to stay strong or active despite opposition.
- The protestors' determination remained unquelled, even after tear gas was used. (Their resolve was not broken.)
An unquelled fire: a metaphor for a passion or force that cannot be extinguished.
- His love for music burned with an unquelled fire. (His passion was intense and persistent.)