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unyielding
[ uhn-yeel-ding ]
adjective
- unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard:
The unyielding metal door resisted the intruder's attempts to force it open.
- not apt to give way under pressure; inflexible; firm:
Despite her injuries, she maintained an unyielding determination to complete the marathon.
unyielding
/ ʌˈᾱːɪŋ /
adjective
- not compliant, submissive, or flexible
his unyielding attitude
- not pliable or soft
a firm and unyielding surface
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·⾱iԲ· adverb
- ܲ·⾱iԲ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of unyielding1
Example Sentences
“Dead Outlaw” is more unyielding as a musical subject than “The Band’s Visit,” which is to say it’s less emotionally accessible.
The coach discusses with them the value in both success and failure, creating a belief system, an unyielding dedication to practice — whether it’s sports or something else.
I’d say it’s as good an argument for the merits of his unyielding honesty and authenticity as any.
“The New Cooking School Cookbook” says it best: “When pressed with your finger, the butter should be cold and unyielding.”
A calling to God, from God, a testament to the unyielding will to love, to all the beauty in this insane world, “A Love Supreme” is, represents the highest level music can reach.
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