Unyieldingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyieldingness

 

[ ʌnˈjiːldɪŋnəs ]

Context #1

quality of being unyielding

The quality of being unyielding refers to the refusal to give in or compromise, regardless of pressure or difficulty. It is the firm and determined attitude to maintain one's position or beliefs in the face of opposition.

Synonyms

firmness, resoluteness, steadfastness

Examples of usage

  • His unyieldingness in negotiations made it clear that he would not back down.
  • Despite the challenges, she showed great unyieldingness in pursuing her goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "unyieldingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inflexibilidade

🇮🇳 अटलता

🇩🇪 Unnachgiebigkeit

🇮🇩 keteguhan

🇺🇦 непохитність

🇵🇱 niezłomność

🇯🇵 不屈

🇫🇷 inflexibilité

🇪🇸 inflexibilidad

🇹🇷 boyun eğmezlik

🇰🇷 불굴

🇸🇦 عدم التراجع

🇨🇿 neústupnost

🇸🇰 neústupnosť

🇨🇳 不屈

🇸🇮 nepopustljivost

🇮🇸 óbilgirni

🇰🇿 берік

🇬🇪 უდრეკობა

🇦🇿 əzmkarlıq

🇲🇽 inflexibilidad

Word origin

The word 'unyieldingness' is derived from the verb 'yield,' which originated from Old English 'gieldan,' meaning 'to pay, reward, or yield.' Over time, 'unyieldingness' evolved to represent the quality of being uncompromising or unwavering. The concept of unyieldingness has been valued in various contexts throughout history, reflecting strength, resilience, and determination.

See also: unyielding, unyieldingly, yield, yielding.