SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
unyielding
adjective
Firmly refusing to give way or change; also physically inflexible.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Refusing to give way
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Return to topUnyielding can praise firmness or criticize stubbornness. Intransigent emphasizes refusal to negotiate, while persistent concerns continuing effort.
Physically resistant
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Return to topPhysical unyieldingness means little response to force or pressure. Inelastic concerns deformation and recovery more specifically.
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See unyielding in use
The unyielding deadline forced the team to simplify its final presentation.
An unyielding metal support prevented two boards from folding into the proposed corner, adding a physical constraint to the disagreement.
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- UNYIELDING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Princeton WordNet 3.0: wn30-a-02327569, wn30-a-01152620
How the synonym reference was prepared / WordNet 3.0 license