adjective
unyielding
Unyielding (adjective) means refusing to give in, bend, or change; firm. Example: “He remained unyielding in his refusal to negotiate.”
adjective
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Refusing to give in, bend, or change; firm.
"He remained unyielding in his refusal to negotiate."
"The unyielding steel frame kept the building standing after the quake."
How to use unyielding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStubbornly firm — won't bend, whether physically or in attitude.
Common pairings
unyielding determination
remain unyielding
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unyielding
- Superlative
- most unyielding
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Etymology
From un- (\"not\") plus yielding.
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What does “unyielding” mean?
The word “unyielding” means refusing to give in, bend, or change; firm. In plain terms, stubbornly firm — won't bend, whether physically or in attitude.
How do you use “unyielding” in a sentence?
Here is “unyielding” used in a sentence: “He remained unyielding in his refusal to negotiate.”
What part of speech is “unyielding”?
“Unyielding” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unyielding?
"unyielding" (adjective) means refusing to give in, bend, or change; firm.
