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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 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 As each day passed, Safir grew stronger and stronger, meeting every new challenge with an unyielding resistance. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Despite its simple premise, Raimi’s eccentric, expressive filmmaking style, combined with the film’s unyielding, cacophonous splatter horror, made The Evil Dead instantly notorious. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 The things museums collect are often obstinate and unyielding; research and context can be a way of coaxing them to speak. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 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
  • Caland turned relentless mark-making, erotic bodies and embroidered garments into a boundary-blurring philosophy where art, home and life fully merge.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Carney’s relentless schedule reflects the urgency of his push to build alternatives to the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of relentless
Adjective
  • Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Since then, his settings have become harder to locate in the contemporary world.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hard
Adjective
  • That being said, supination is closely linked with high arches, as people facing the latter have rigid feet that cannot roll in, instead staying on the outer edge.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, silicon atoms bond together in a rigid, 3D diamond cubic lattice.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • So my thought process was to come in and early in the day float her name subtly, and not be too adamant about it.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Grammy winner was adamant in his Tuesday statement that he wouldn’t be drawn into discussion of the war in Gaza, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear about these issues.
    — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of adamant
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  • Now life was like that; some days fine and firm and full of whatever, while other days the hoarse bark of the neighbors’ dog or a friend’s grim diagnosis and her body succumbed to an emotional gravity that pulled her into a free fall.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The term is a grim irony because, from the vantage point of history, the body of law most relevant to the robot-category problem is that of slavery, which borrowed from laws relating to horses and other livestock.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of grim
Adjective
  • After a Duncanville three-and-out, North Crowley quarterback Jacob Torres threw downfield to Mays, who made a catch through stiff coverage, barely staying in bounds for a 20-yard score.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
  • President Joe Biden’s administration shows that attempts to turn the page on fascist criminality without imposing stiff legal consequences will only result in the far right coming back stronger and more radicalized.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stiff
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  • Not to say that Macbeth is pandering; but this big, sweeping production with all of the fixings is a solid kick-off to the calendar.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Credit quality should also be a focal point for investors hunting for solid portfolio income and better diversification against stocks.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • The 10-year yield’s rapid climb above 5% shows how quickly investors’ expectations have shifted toward additional tightening from the Federal Reserve in light of stubborn inflation.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Simulations show a surface coating cuts the energy needed to strip sulfur from 2D materials, easing a stubborn chip manufacturing problem.
    — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyielding. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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