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   unyielding

   /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a mass or structure) not giving way to pressure; hard or solid: "the Atlantic hurled its waves at the unyielding rocks" Similar stiffinflexibleunpliablenon-flexibleunbendinginelasticfirmhardsolidtoughtighttautcompactcompactedcompresseddenserare:impliableunmalleablerenitent
   • ▪ (of a person or their behaviour) unlikely to be swayed; resolute: "his unyielding faith" Similar resoluteinflexibleuncompromisingunbendingunshakeableunwaveringunpersuadableuncooperativeimmovableintractableintransigentrigidstiffhard-linehard and fasttoughfirmdeterminediron-willeddoggedobstinatestubbornnot giving an inchdiehardadamantobduratetenaciouspertinaciousrelentlessimplacableinexorablesingle-mindedstiff-neckedinformal:bloody-mindedrare:induraterenitentunmalleable

   Derivatives

   • 1. unyieldingly adverb
   • 2. unyieldingness noun

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   What does unyielding mean?

   • 不改變的, 堅定的, 不屈服的… 不改变的, 坚定的, 不屈服的… inflexible, implacable, rígido… inflexível, implacável, resistente… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! UNYIELDING definition: 1. completely unwilling to change a decision, opinion, demand, etc.: 2. rigid (= not able to be….

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   How do you describe someone as unyielding?

   • You describe someone as unyielding when they have very strong, fixed ideas about something and are unlikely to change their mind. The authorities proved unyielding on one crucial opposition demand. His unyielding attitude on this subject was that since he had done it, so could everyone.

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   What is another synonym for unyielding?

   • Another synonym for unyielding is **unyielding*.* occupation, occupational. ocean). (Compare obliged.) odd). favor for. (Compare obligated.) overdrawn. criticize harshly. responsibility. its artistry. overdose, overdosed. objective; objection. comment. time). obscure. equipment manufacturer. Capitalize only if part of proper noun. of proper noun. offic. official. Waste, by-product. adverb.

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   How did the authorities prove unyielding?

   • The authorities proved unyielding on one crucial opposition demand. His unyielding attitude on this subject was that since he had done it, so could everyone. If a barrier or surface is unyielding, it is very solid or hard.

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   Unyielding means very strong, fixed, or hard, and unwilling to change or bend. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, and related words.

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   Unyielding means unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard, or not apt to give way under pressure; inflexible; firm. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word unyielding in sentences from various sources.

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   Unyielding means not changing or not bending, especially in a situation of influence or persuasion. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms and sentences from various sources.

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   1. : characterized by firmness or obduracy. 2. : characterized by lack of softness or flexibility. unyieldingly. ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ-lē. adverb. Synonyms. determined. dogged. grim. implacable. relentless. unappeasable. unflinching. unrelenting. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of unyielding in a Sentence.

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   When things are unyielding, they won't stop, won't give, or won't bend. That includes stubborn, unyielding personalities and stiff, unyielding mattresses. You know people who never change their minds, even when they're wrong?

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   Unyielding means not easily influenced or likely to change one's mind. It can also describe a substance or object that does not bend or break under pressure. Learn more about this formal adjective with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.