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

Despite Newsom’s unyielding attitude, state workers and their unions are gearing up to fight the governor’s pending requirement that employees return to in-person work four days a week beginning July 2026. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

But what struck me most was their unyielding defense of their mother. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025

If anything, the teaser underlines its star’s unyielding grasp on her own personal and public narratives — a magnetic force that’s helped her sell-out stadiums and, for better or worse, transformed the national meme stage during the 2024 presidential election. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025

Europe’s leaders reiterated their unyielding support for Ukraine. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Dec. 2025

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