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View usage for: (ʌnjiːldɪŋ) 1. adjectiveYou describe someone as unyielding when they have very strong, fixed ideas about something and are unlikely to change their mind. [written] The authorities proved unyielding on one crucial opposition demand. His unyielding attitude on this subject was that since he had done it, so could everyone. 2. adjectiveIf a barrier or surface is unyielding, it is very solid or hard. [literary] ...the troopers, who had to build roads through those unyielding mountains. He sat on the edge of an unyielding armchair, a cup of tea in his hand. Synonyms: hard, firm, solid, stiff More Synonyms of unyielding More Synonyms of unyielding unyielding in British English (ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ) adjective1. not compliant, submissive, or flexible his unyielding attitude 2. not pliable or soft a firm and unyielding surface Examples of 'unyielding' in a sentenceunyielding Definition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms Opposites yielding , compromising , flexible , cooperative , adaptable , compliant , movable , tractable He sat on the edge of an unyielding armchair. Synonyms unbending unmoving non-flexible unpliable Opposites yielding , flexible , movable Additional synonymsDefinition unshakable in determination or purpose She is adamant that she will not resign. Synonyms determined, firm, fixed, stiff, rigid, set, relentless, stubborn, uncompromising, insistent, resolute, inflexible, unrelenting, inexorable, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, unbending, obdurate, unshakable Definition firmly decided He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. Synonyms resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-mindedDefinition tough and uncompromising They've taken a lot of criticism for their hard-line stance. Synonyms tough, extreme, strict, definite, uncompromising, single-minded, inflexible, diehard, unyielding, intransigent, immoderate, undeviating Nearby words ofunyielding - unworldly
- unworthy
- unwritten
- unyielding
- up
- up and running
- up for grabs
Additional synonymsDefinition unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs On one issue, however, she was immovable. Synonyms inflexible, adamant, resolute, steadfast, constant, unyielding, unwavering, impassive, obdurate, unshakable, unchangeable, unshaken, stony-hearted, unimpressionable Definition unable to be prevented from continuing or progressing the seemingly inexorable rise in unemployment Synonyms unrelenting, relentless, implacable, hard, severe, harsh, cruel, adamant, inescapable, inflexible, merciless, unyielding, immovable, remorseless, pitiless, unbending, obdurate, ineluctable, unappeasable Definition unwilling to be persuaded They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic. Synonyms obstinate, strict, relentless, firm, fixed, iron, adamant, rigorous, stubborn, stringent, uncompromising, resolute, steely, intractable, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, hard and fast, unyielding, immutable, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, dyed-in-the-wool, unchangeable, brassbound, set in your ways Definition incapable of being bent The boot is too inflexible to be comfortable. Synonyms stiff, hard, rigid, hardened, taut, inelastic, nonflexible Definition (of a person) difficult to influence or direct How can we reduce the influence of intractable opponents? Synonyms difficult, contrary, awkward, wild, stubborn, perverse, wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, wilful, incurable, fractious, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, unmanageable, undisciplined, cantankerous, unbending, obdurate, uncooperative, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, refractory, obstreperous, pig-headed, bull-headedDefinition not to be persuaded The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo. Synonyms obstinate, firm, dogged, determined, fixed, iron, persistent, relentless, adamant, stubborn, intractable, inflexible, wilful, unrelenting, tenacious, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, headstrong, strong-minded, unbending, stiff-necked, unshakeable or unshakable, refractory, pig-headed, mulish, contumacious (literary), pertinacious, indurate (rare), proof against persuasion, unimpressible Definition keeping stubbornly to a particular opinion or course of action He is obstinate and determined and will not give up. Synonyms stubborn, dogged, determined, persistent, firm, perverse, intractable, inflexible, wilful, tenacious, recalcitrant, steadfast, unyielding, opinionated, intransigent, immovable, headstrong, unmanageable, cussed, strong-minded, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, unshakable, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, contumacious, pertinaciousDefinition (of a person) determined and pitiless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. Synonyms merciless, hard, fierce, harsh, cruel, grim, ruthless, uncompromising, unstoppable, inflexible, unrelenting, unforgiving, inexorable, implacable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, undeviating Definition firm in purpose or belief a decisive and resolute international leader Synonyms determined, set, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, relentless, stubborn, stalwart, staunch, persevering, inflexible, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshakenDefinition physically unyielding or stiff rigid plastic containers Synonyms stiff, inflexible, hard, firm, taut, unbending, inelastic Additional synonymsDefinition consisting of matter all through a tunnel carved through 50ft of solid rock Synonyms firm, hard, compact, dense, massed, concreteDefinition strong and loyal He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending. Synonyms loyal, faithful, stalwart, sure, strong, firm, sound, true, constant, reliable, stout, resolute, dependable, trustworthy, trusty, steadfast, true-blue, immovable, tried and true Definition dedicated and unwavering He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing. Synonyms resolute, firm, fast, fixed, stable, intent, single-minded, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unswerving, unfalteringDefinition firm and not easily bent The film is crammed with corsets, bustles and stiff collars. Synonyms inflexible, rigid, unyielding, hard, firm, tight, solid, tense, hardened, brittle, taut, solidified, unbending, inelastic Definition proud and stubborn Synonyms stubborn, uncompromising, haughty, opinionated, obstinate, unreceptive, boneheaded (slang), contumaciousDefinition persistent and determined He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way. Synonyms obstinate, dogged, inflexible, fixed, persistent, intractable, wilful, tenacious, recalcitrant, unyielding, headstrong, unmanageable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, unshakeable, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, cross-grained, contumaciousDefinition strict and firm He announced tough measures to limit the money supply. Synonyms strict, severe, stern, hard, firm, exacting, adamant, resolute, draconian, intractable, inflexible, merciless, unforgiving, unyielding, unbendingDefinition rigid or inflexible her unbending opposition to the old regime Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, firm, tough, severe, stubborn, hardline, uncompromising, resolute, intractable, unyieldingDefinition not prepared to compromise She is considered a tough and uncompromising negotiator. Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, decided, firm, tough, stubborn, hardline, die-hard, inexorable, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, unbending, obdurate, stiff-neckedDefinition (of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family. Synonyms steady, consistent, staunch, determined, dedicated, resolute, single-minded, steadfast, immovable, unswerving, unshakable, unflagging, unshaken, untiring, unfaltering, undeviating |