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

• 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

Even then, each reversal in her short life was, for her, an ascent — driven by an unyielding hunger for absolute truth and goodness, crowned at last in God. —Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025

That is why, despite the unyielding stance of Iran’s clerical leaders in public, Tehran prefers diplomacy to resolve a decades-long dispute with the West over its nuclear program. —Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

The common advice suggests being bold, decisive, and unyielding. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025

Hind’s voice, trembling yet unyielding, speaks to every one of us. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 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