Unyieldingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyieldingly

 

[ ˌʌnˈjiːldɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inflexible attitude

In a firm and resolute manner, refusing to give in or compromise.

Synonyms

inflexibly, steadfastly, stubbornly

Examples of usage

  • She stood unyieldingly in the face of adversity.
  • He held to his principles unyieldingly, despite the pressure to change.
Context #2 | Adverb

persistent action

In a determined and unwavering manner, persistently pursuing a goal or course of action.

Synonyms

doggedly, persistently, relentlessly

Examples of usage

  • He continued unyieldingly towards his dream, despite numerous setbacks.
  • The athlete trained unyieldingly for the upcoming competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "unyieldingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inflexivelmente

🇮🇳 अडिग रूप से

🇩🇪 unnachgiebig

🇮🇩 dengan gigih

🇺🇦 непохитно

🇵🇱 nieustępliwie

🇯🇵 断固として (だんことして)

🇫🇷 inflexiblement

🇪🇸 inflexiblemente

🇹🇷 boyun eğmez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 굴하지 않고

🇸🇦 بإصرار

🇨🇿 neústupně

🇸🇰 neústupne

🇨🇳 坚定地 (jiāndìng de)

🇸🇮 nepopustljivo

🇮🇸 ósveigjanlega

🇰🇿 берік

🇬🇪 ურყევად

🇦🇿 sarsılmaz

🇲🇽 inflexiblemente

Etymology

The word 'unyieldingly' is derived from the verb 'yield', which originated in Middle English from Old English 'gieldan', meaning 'to pay, reward, or give'. The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the negation of yielding, emphasizing the refusal to give in or compromise. Over time, 'unyieldingly' has come to represent a steadfast and resolute attitude or action.

See also: unyielding, unyieldingness, yield, yielding.