Unyielding: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyielding

[ ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.