His spirit remained unbroken despite the setbacks.
Meaning: Even though he had problems, he stayed strong and determined.
Choice of Words:Spirit is the part of a person that is not physical, and unbroken means not damaged or defeated.
Alternative Expressions
He kept his head up even though things were tough.
Meaning: This means that even though he had a hard time, he didn't let it get him down. It's like saying, Even though he had a hard time, he stayed strong.
Choice of Words:Kept is a verb that means to continue having or doing something. Head up is an idiom that means to be positive and not give up. Tough means difficult or challenging. When you put them together, the sentence means that even though he faced difficulties, he stayed positive and determined.
He refused to let the challenges break him.
Meaning: This means that even though he had a hard time, he didn't let it stop him. It's like saying, Even though he had a hard time, he didn't give up.
Choice of Words:Refused means to say no or to not do something. Let is a verb that means to allow something to happen. Challenges are difficulties or problems. Break means to damage or defeat. When you put them together, the sentence means that he didn't allow the difficulties to weaken or defeat him.