unbendable
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7.0
- adjective
- /ʌnˈbɛndəbl/
- The teacher was known for her unbendable standards, ensuring every student met their potential.
- an unbendable rule
Examples
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She knew the unbendable stubbornness of which he was capable.
Fiction book (1990) -
Despite the challenges, her unbendable determination to succeed inspired her teammates.
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And the king's will would be worse—more absolute, unbendable.
Fiction book (1993) -
You call me names, post bigotry, hate, and illogic, but don't assume that everyone is so closed-minded and unbendable.
Blog text (31) -
His unbendable beliefs about honesty made it difficult for him to accept lies in any form.
Synonyms
209
2.7
Showing strong determination and not changing your mind
171
1.3
Firm and unlikely to be moved or upset
63
5.1
Very formal and not relaxed in behavior
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
24
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
11
4.4
Very firm and cannot be changed or weakened
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4.0
You cannot make it different
3
6.9
Not willing to change your opinions or actions
3
6.4
Impossible to change
2
4.8
Very strong belief or feeling that cannot be changed
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
1
8.5
Not able or willing to change your mind when others try to convince you
1
9.0
Someone or something that keeps going despite attempts to stop it
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7.1
No one can change it
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8.4
Impossible to move or change
1
8.7
A person who does not change their opinion when others try to persuade them
1
6.1
Not easily discouraged or defeated
Antonyms
How Unyielding
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbendable is made of un- 'not', bend 'to curve or to give in', and -able 'can be'. So something unbendable is like a bar that 'cannot be bent' and, for a person or idea, it means they 'cannot be changed' or 'will not give in'.