unyielding

[uhn-yeel-ding] / ʌnˈjil dɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

steadfast, resolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant determined hard-line hard-nosed immovable implacable inflexible intractable merciless obstinate relentless rigid ruthless single-minded staunch stubborn uncompromising unrelenting unwavering

WEAK

dead set on firm fixed hang-tough hard hard-core hardheaded headstrong immalleable impliable inexorable locked-in mulish obdurate pertinacious pigheaded refractory solid stiff stiff-necked tough unbending uncompliant unmovable unswayable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compassionate cooperative flexible giving irresolute kind merciful nice pliable pliant soft submissive sympathetic wavering weak willing yielding

WEAK

surrendering

Example Sentences

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Miranda’s iPhone and MacBook sit on a bookshelf, mute and unyielding, like storage lockers with lost keys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people - in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

What does that kind of leadership look like in practice, especially in a moment when people are looking to state and local leaders more in the face of an unyielding federal government?

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Legendary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was known for brutal honesty and unyielding perfectionism that led to culture-changing devices.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

His features were as unyielding as a mask, showing only enough sympathy to be considered adequate.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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