Nonyielding: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonyielding

 

[ nษ’nหˆjiหldษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

stubborn behavior

The term 'nonyielding' describes a person or thing that does not give way or relent. It often refers to an unwavering stance in the face of challenges or oppositions. This quality can be admired in certain contexts, such as perseverance, but can also be viewed negatively if it leads to inflexibility. Nonyielding attitudes can be found in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional settings.

Synonyms

adamant, inflexible, rigid, uncompromising, unyielding.

Examples of usage

  • His nonyielding attitude during negotiations frustrated everyone.
  • The nonyielding terrain made the hike extremely difficult.
  • She maintained a nonyielding stance on her beliefs, regardless of the pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonyielding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflexรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคกเคฟเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unnachgiebig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieustฤ™pliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒใ‚‰ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inflexible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflexible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esnek olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ณดํ•˜์ง€ ์•Š๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neรบstupnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neรบstupnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฑˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepopustljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณfrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸmษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflexible

Etymology

The term 'nonyielding' is formed from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', combined with the adjective 'yielding', which comes from the Middle English 'yelden', derived from the Old English 'gieldan', meaning 'to give, to pay, or to produce'. The idea of yielding suggests a sense of giving in or submitting, making 'nonyielding' a direct opposite. This word has gained usage in various contexts, especially in psychology and philosophy, to describe attitudes that resist change or adaptation. By the 20th century, it began to appear more frequently in literature and discussions about personal traits and leadership styles, as nonyielding individuals are often noted for their strong convictions and commitment to their principles.