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

You cannot balance that with an unyielding respect for tradition.

From Los Angeles Times

But this wild and terrible tale of crime and power, pitting devastated Jewish parents against the venal might of unyielding papal law, is entirely its own emotional minefield.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, Staley’s defenses underwhelmed in an imperfect storm of unyielding inconsistency, blown assignments and general disarray.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adamant
• determined
• hard-line
• hard-nosed
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• inflexible
• intractable
• merciless
• obstinate
• relentless
• rigid
• ruthless
• single-minded
• staunch
• stubborn
• uncompromising
• unrelenting
• unwavering