unyielding
2
6.7
- adjective
- /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
:
rígido
- Doctors have discovered a brain tumor the size of a Concord grape pressed against his thick, unyielding skull.
- unyielding stone
- unyielding wall
- unyielding earth
Examples
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The warmth and generosity of Shedwyn's hand were gone; her skin transformed to the unyielding texture of granite.
Fiction book (1991) -
Although the oak is sturdy, it's also unyielding, and in a strong wind, it will break.
Fiction book (1992) -
The wall the First Amendment constructs between church and state appears to be solid and unyielding.
Academic text (1991) -
Her wingtip scraped an unyielding chunk of cliff.
Fiction book (2001) -
The thick, slate-black sweater is crackly and unyielding.
Fiction book (1998) -
Each time she returned to Hades, Demeter mourned, and the earth grew cold, dark, and unyielding, ushering in the winter months.
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The chair was made of unyielding plastic, ensuring it would last for many years.
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He pushed against the unyielding door, but it wouldn't budge even a little.
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The mountain stood unyielding against the harsh winter winds, remaining unchanged over time.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having great physical power or being solid enough to resist force
127
1.7
Not easy to bend or move
76
2.1
Strong and solid so it does not break easily
35
4.0
Does not bend because it is stiff
34
5.3
Very hard to break or damage
25
2.7
Very strong and hard to damage in normal use
1
4.9
Not able to bend or change shape
Not easy to break, even if dropped
Something that is strong and lasting and not easily damaged
Able to keep its shape when pressed or squeezed
Not easy to rip, like strong paper or a very close relationship
Antonyms
How Rigid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unyielding comes from un- meaning 'not' and yield meaning 'to give way' or 'bend'. So an unyielding object is hard and does not bend, move, or break when force is put on it.