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Unyielding: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyielding

 

[ ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Not giving way to pressure, firm, determined, steadfast.

Synonyms

inflexible, resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Examples of usage

  • His unyielding commitment to his principles impressed everyone around him.
  • Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained unyielding in her pursuit of success.
Context #2 | Adjective

object

Not able to be bent, softened, or moved.

Synonyms

hard, rigid, solid, stiff

Examples of usage

  • The unyielding steel structure of the building stood strong in the face of the storm.
  • The unyielding rock formation proved challenging for climbers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unyielding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inflexível

🇮🇳 अडिग

🇩🇪 unbeugsam

🇮🇩 tak kenal menyerah

🇺🇦 непохитний

🇵🇱 nieugięty

🇯🇵 不屈の

🇫🇷 inébranlable

🇪🇸 inquebrantable

🇹🇷 boyun eğmez

🇰🇷 굴하지 않는

🇸🇦 غير متراجع

🇨🇿 neústupný

🇸🇰 neústupný

🇨🇳 不屈的

🇸🇮 nepopustljiv

🇮🇸 ósveigjanlegur

🇰🇿 берік

🇬🇪 მოუდრეკელი

🇦🇿 əyilməz

🇲🇽 inquebrantable

Etymology

The word 'unyielding' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'yield' meaning 'to give way or surrender'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, evolving to represent a sense of unwavering strength and determination in both character and physical objects.

See also: unyieldingly, unyieldingness, yield, yielding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,362, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.