unyielding

adjective

un·​yield·​ing ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ How to pronounce unyielding (audio)
Synonyms of unyieldingnext
1
: characterized by firmness or obduracy
2
: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
unyieldingly
ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ-lē How to pronounce unyielding (audio)
adverb

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My Focus My own mistakes have informed my unyielding focus on family. — Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Most impactful is the film’s focus on the adult son of Ramirez’s victim, whose anger seems so unyielding. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025 In any case, that scenario finds musical expression in an unyielding melody, hardly resting over off-kilter meters. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 His writing reflects a global perspective, diverse experiences, and an unyielding quest for knowledge. — William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unyielding

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unyielding was in 1565

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unyielding

adjective
un·​yield·​ing ˌən-ˈyē(ə)l-diŋ How to pronounce unyielding (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not soft or flexible : hard
2
: marked by firmness or stubbornness

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