Definitions

unyielding

[uhn-yeel-ding] / ʌnˈyil 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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“It made the search for truth and justice the unyielding commitments of my political life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

There is snow up there, belying the image of Saudi Arabia as an unyielding desert, but it doesn't last very long.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Neither leader referred to the United States directly on Wednesday, but Putin said ties were at an "unprecedentedly high level", while Xi described relations as "unyielding".

From Barron's • May 20, 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

When I felt myself bump into an unyielding figure, I turned in some annoyance to beg his pardon.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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