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

But the unyielding free market advocate likely became just as well known for his opposition to Proposition 103, the landmark 1988 insurance initiative that regulated the industry following a period of skyrocketing auto premiums. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Just the unyielding betrayals of the flesh and the numbing sense that none of this had to happen. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

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

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