unyielding

[ uhn-yeel-ding ]

adjective

1. unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard:

   The unyielding metal door resisted the intruder's attempts to force it open.

2. not apt to give way under pressure; inflexible; firm:

   Despite her injuries, she maintained an unyielding determination to complete the marathon.

unyielding

/ ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ /

adjective

1. not compliant, submissive, or flexible

   his unyielding attitude

2. not pliable or soft

   a firm and unyielding surface

Other Words From

• un·yielding·ly adverb
• un·yielding·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unyielding¹

un- ¹ + yielding

Example Sentences

Minister Ntshavheni's remarks have provoked mixed reaction from South Africans, with some praising the government's unyielding approach.

From BBC

“Whether on stage, on screen, or in personal conversations, Tony brought an unyielding honesty that resonated deeply with his friends, family, and fans.”

From Los Angeles Times

Comedian Brent Terhune has for years satirized the angry, working-class white man who rails against libtards and expresses unyielding devotion to Donald Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Grief can be isolating, confusing and unyielding.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a restraining order, my stepdad always found out where we were staying and maintained an unyielding presence in our lives until he died in 1997.

From Slate

Related Words

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• determined
• hard-line
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• obstinate
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• rigid
• ruthless
• single-minded
• staunch
• stubborn
• uncompromising
• unrelenting
• unwavering