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unbending

[uhn-ben-ding] / ʌnˈbɛn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rigid, tough
Synonyms
STRONG
crisp firm obstinate reserved
WEAK
aloof distant do-or-die dug in formal hard as nails hard-line hold one's ground hold the fort hold the line incompliant inelastic inexorable inflexible intractable locked-in obdurate relentless resolute set in stone severe single-minded standing one's ground standing pat sticking to one's guns stiff strict stubborn uncompromising unflexible unrelenting unswayable unyielding uptight
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible soft yielding
WEAK
bending pliable pliant relaxed

Example Sentences

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In his one shot at the Champions League, Postecoglou was unbending in his attacking mindset even when drawn against Real Madrid.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have taken an unbending line in support of Ukraine, and this could make it difficult for one of their leaders to get the job.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Religion tends to be about absolute truths and unbending principles.

From Slate • Nov. 9, 2023

It set a template for the rest of her political career: unbending, strong, determined.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Ms. Washington gave me a minute to soften up and give in, because she didn’t know about my heart and its resolution, and that she was dealing with a mighty and unbending will.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.