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

While his on-field production for Philadelphia has been disappointing, his strong, unyielding personality continues to define his long career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

But what differentiates them from some of their peers is the unyielding pace of their live shows, all of it delivered with the grinning joy of playing rock ‘n’ roll. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

As each day passed, Safir grew stronger and stronger, meeting every new challenge with an unyielding resistance. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Despite its simple premise, Raimi’s eccentric, expressive filmmaking style, combined with the film’s unyielding, cacophonous splatter horror, made The Evil Dead instantly notorious. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 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