unyielding
adjective
un·yield·ing
ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ 
1
: characterized by firmness or obduracy
2
: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
Examples of unyielding in a Sentence
the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage
knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
His writing reflects a global perspective, diverse experiences, and an unyielding quest for knowledge.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Second, suppose the AI goes into an unyielding mode as to the meaning of the purpose.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
And how can Ukraine be protected from the unyielding ambitions of its more powerful neighbor?
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unyielding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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unyielding
adjective
un·yield·ing
ˌən-ˈyē(ə)l-diŋ
ˈən-
1
: not soft or flexible : hard
2
: marked by firmness or stubbornness
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