Definition of unyielding
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:characterized by firmness or obduracy
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:characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
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the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage
knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding
Recent Examples of unyielding from the Web
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America’s unyielding political chaos is making that uncertainty worse.
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Knoepfler's unyielding skepticism has also turned some patients against him.
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The heat in southern Indonesia is unyielding, even in April.
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At times, Kushner’s unyielding ambition hasn’t made this easier on him, either.
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With her nasal voice and distinct cackle, Slate is unyielding to the conventions of female likability.
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Royals manager Ned Yost possesses an unyielding faith in his players, a trait that has guided a managerial career that includes two American League pennants and a World Series title.
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Go easy: Just as with a relationship, flower arrangements shouldn't be stiff and unyielding, but romantic and natural.
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Nevertheless, Ahab exacts total obedience from his ragtag men, with one exception: his prudent first mate, Starbuck (the superb Kareem Bandealy), who though firm and unyielding to his last breath is nevertheless undone by Ahab's preternatural fury.
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First Known Use of unyielding
1565
unyielding Synonyms
Synonyms
determined, dogged, grim, implacable, relentless, unappeasable, unflinching, unrelentingAntonyms
flabby, soft, spongy, squashy, squishyRelated Words
persevering, persistent, tenacious; hard, hardheaded, headstrong, intractable, mulish, obdurate, opinionated, peevish, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-willed, stubborn, uncooperative, willful (or wilful); merciless, ruthless, unforgivingNear Antonyms
slackening, softening, yielding; impotent, invertebrate, slack, spineless, weak; complaisant, obliging, pliable, pliantUNYIELDING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of unyielding for English Language Learners
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: not changing or stopping
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: not flexible or soft
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