unyielding

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
US: /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/

  1. Not easily bent or moved; firm and stiff.

    1. The door was unyielding, refusing to budge.
    2. The old gate was unyielding to any attempt to open it, needing repair.

  2. Not giving way to pressure or persuasion; resolute.

    1. She was unyielding in her decision.
    2. The negotiator remained unyielding, despite all the compromises offered.

Synonyms

firm determined adamant resolute steadfast stubborn inflexible
unyielding adverb

  1. In a manner that is firm, determined, and resistant to change or influence.

    1. She stood unyielding before him.
    2. He argued unyielding, refusing to concede any of his points during debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unyielding" in English means: Not easily bent or moved; firm and stiff., Not giving way to pressure or persuasion; resolute..

The phonetic transcription of "unyielding" is /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/ in British English and /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unyielding": firm, determined, adamant, resolute, steadfast, stubborn, inflexible.

Example usage of "unyielding": "The door was unyielding, refusing to budge.". More examples on the page.