unyielding
10
6.5
- adjective
- /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
:
inflexible
- Despite facing many challenges, her unyielding determination helped her achieve her dreams.
- an unyielding position
And I got to tell you, more than a few people over the years have called me petty, cynical, unyielding and unempathic.
- And I got to tell you, more than a few people over the years have called me petty, cynical, unyielding and unempathic.
Examples
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Marie-Louise was plumped up by an unyielding commitment to her art.
Fiction book (1992) -
"No, they don't," Gayle replied in a polite but unyielding tone.
Fiction book (2002) -
Get a bill on my desk and I will sign it into law immediately with unyielding commitment.
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"Maybe, and maybe not," an elderly woman said, her voice hard and unyielding.
Fiction book (1991) -
His desire to help other people and his determination for justice... are unyielding.
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You are an unyielding man, Mr. Barnard.
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For the sake of our children, I implore each of you to be unyielding and inflexible in your opposition to drugs.
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For governments trying to ingratiate themselves with their citizens, unyielding youth unemployment poses a threat to accountability.
Blog text (2) -
"The United States applauds Palau for its unyielding commitment to good governance, equality, and individual liberty."
Blog text (20) -
Sweeney resisted change with a stubborn determination that was no less unyielding for its lack of ferocity.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
72
6.8
Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree
70
4.2
Not willing to change ideas or ways of doing things
43
4.4
Continuing with an action despite problems or opposition
31
6.3
Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
28
7.0
Not stopping and not getting less strong
24
6.8
Not willing to change opinions or demands, even if it causes problems
22
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
22
7.1
Continuing to try to reach a goal and not giving up easily
19
4.3
A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind
16
3.3
Hard to remove or cure even after trying
11
4.7
Not willing to change or accept other ideas
9
8.6
Not able to be calmed and showing firm, unchanging anger or opposition
8
4.8
Very strong belief or feeling that cannot be changed
8
8.1
Not willing to change views or agree with others
8
6.6
Not showing fear in dangerous and difficult situations
4
4.4
Very firm and cannot be changed or weakened
3
6.9
Not willing to change your opinions or actions
2
7.5
Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support
2
4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
1
4.8
A person who is determined and does not change their mind
1
7.0
Not willing to change your mind even under pressure
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
1
4.7
Being very determined and refusing to give up
1
9.8
Refusing to change an opinion or plan
Firm and not willing to change a decision or opinion
Being brave and calm under pressure
Firm and steady in belief and action, not changing under pressure
Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion
Refusing to change an opinion even when people give reasons
Very determined and unwilling to give up when trying to reach a goal
Antonyms
How Resolute
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unyielding comes from un- meaning 'not' and yield meaning 'to give in' or 'to give way'. So an unyielding person does not give in or change their decision, even when others try to pressure them.