UNYIELDINGLY Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

unyielding

adjective

ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ

Definition of unyielding

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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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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as in rigid

incapable of or highly resistant to bending an unyielding steel bar

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as in stubborn

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 The union’s response was swift, predictable, and unyielding. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 Today’s players are reminded of the labor battles their predecessors went through, and the resistance to any sort of salary limit is just as unyielding. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026 San Antonio has never needed stars to be loud, just unyielding. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unyielding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unyielding

Adjective

The relentless rain has led to dozens of water rescues in the region and forecasters are warning of more rainfall that could be catastrophic.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Between a home with three young children and a pediatric clinic crowded with restless kids, the noise at times felt relentless.

— Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
That’s hard to imagine of a president who uses the office to promote and prosper from his own brand name.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of hard

Adjective

For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The grower will plant again next season, because that is what Israelis do, and the hope in that is stubborn.

— Frayda Leibtag, Time, 13 July 2026

Definition of stubborn

Adjective

Despite a nerve-wracking 1-0 start (before Bellingham knocked in a deuce), Jagger was seen looking grim and pacing around the VIP box.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
The current media environment is so grim that critique of anything has become radically attenuated.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Definition of grim

Adjective

No one really wants to keep wearing their stiff, uncomfortable boots after arriving back at camp following a long, challenging day on the trail.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Traditional volume and texture sprays are notorious for leaving hair feeling like dry, stiff straw.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stiff

Adjective

This upgrade package also includes the more powerful P160C solid-fuel boosters introduced in June and a lighter upper stage structure.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
As business brokers tell it, the type of companies that millennials are now eagerly snapping up are smaller firms with recurring revenue, a solid customer base, expertise in a niche market, and books that are in order.

— Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of solid

Adjective

While waiting to go to court, Zaayer remained adamant that Shawna needed to go to prison but was also convinced that David — who worked at the nearby jail — was protecting his wife from receiving an adequate punishment, per The Guardian.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
But Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has been adamant that there are not enough votes in the Senate to pass the legislation, given the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026

Definition of adamant

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