unyielding

adjective

un·​yield·​ing ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ 

1

: characterized by firmness or obduracy

2

: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility

unyieldingly

ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• determined
• dogged
• grim
• implacable
• relentless
• unappeasable
• unflinching
• unrelenting

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

His journey from scouring YouTube for hidden gems to becoming the go-to executive for up-and-coming talent underscores a career built on passion, foresight, and an unyielding commitment to artist development. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024

Leadership is often synonymous with relentless dedication, long hours and an unyielding drive to achieve organizational goals. —Ryan McGrath, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

This instilled in her an unyielding drive to not just survive but thrive. —Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024

Yet by 1947 it had been pushed out of power because of its extreme and unyielding positions. —Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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