unyielding

adjective

un·​yield·​ing ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ 

1

: characterized by firmness or obduracy

an unyielding belief

2

: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility

the unyielding ground

unyieldingly

ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of unyielding

• relentless
• grim
• determined
• persistent

Examples of unyielding in a Sentence

the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage

knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding

Recent Examples on the Web

There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

Linda becomes her husband’s unyielding defender as the tortured Biff — once the quintessential American boy — develops into a Knight of the Mirrors against his father’s Quixote, the adversary who tries to force the dreamer to encounter his own reflection. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026

So the unyielding comic yields. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026

Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unyielding

• shielding
• wielding
• yielding

Kids Definition

unyielding

adjective

un·​yield·​ing ˌən-ˈyē(ə)l-diŋ 

ˈən-

1

: not soft or flexible : hard

2

: marked by firmness or stubbornness