unyielding

adjective

ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ How to pronounce unyielding (audio)
Definition of unyieldingnext
1
as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage

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2
as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding

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3
as in rigid
incapable of or highly resistant to bending an unyielding steel bar

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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion despite studies showing that limits on development would hurt the local economy, the town council remained unyielding in their support for these limits

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Recent Examples of unyielding Wingard confirms that remnants of the organization are very much behind Onslaught’s more unyielding super-soldier program. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for unyielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unyielding
  1. relentless
  2. hard
  3. rigid
  4. adamant
  5. grim
  6. stiff
  7. solid
  8. stubborn
Adjective
  • While its megacap rivals are currently engaged in a relentless, capital-intensive arms race to outspend one another on infrastructure, Apple's relatively low capex stands out as a testament to its disciplined capital allocation.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Storm was relentless in the second half with 10 shots on goal.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of relentless
Adjective
  • The Chiefs have a far more difficult remaining schedule (eighth hardest) than the Broncos do (27th), per DVOA data.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The hardest part is often matching the format to the problem rather than simply choosing what’s most convenient.
    — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of hard
Adjective
  • Unlike conventional industrial robots that rely on rigid structures and external safety barriers, AIR uses a compliant mechanical design intended to reduce the risk of injury during accidental contact.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rigid
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  • On the younger side was Matthew Briggs, who was adamant to see Brooks live despite only knowing one song.
    — Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Regardless, Republican Sam Matthews, an at-times independent voter who dropped into the Ohio GOP bus tour launch party in Strongsville, remained adamant Democrats continued to be too extreme for most of the electorate.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of adamant
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  • The mood was grim at the Manama Dialogue, an annual security summit in Bahrain organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The motto of the franchise is ‘In the grim darkness of the far future, there is nothing but war,’ which could tap into his darker sensibilities, but Flanagan wasn’t giving much away when Deadline probed for an update.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of grim
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  • Her Paris residency marked a significant milestone following her 2022 announcement that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that had affected her ability to perform.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of stiff
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  • Precincts with more votes cast per square mile appear more solid, with areas with lower voter density fade to white.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of solid
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  • But Democrats face a tall task ahead, economists say, especially because the broader economic challenges that vexed voters stem from global conflicts like the Iran war and stubborn inflation.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • With corporate profits and consumer spending remaining healthy, layoffs also remain low despite stubborn inflation and recent jitters in the stock market over whether the pace of AI investment is sustainable.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyielding. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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