UNYIELDING Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

unyielding

adjective

ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ

as in relentless

showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage

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as in hard

having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding

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as in rigid

incapable of or highly resistant to bending an unyielding steel bar

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as in stubborn

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion despite studies showing that limits on development would hurt the local economy, the town council remained unyielding in their support for these limits

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Recent Examples of unyielding There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast. —

Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Linda becomes her husband’s unyielding defender as the tortured Biff — once the quintessential American boy — develops into a Knight of the Mirrors against his father’s Quixote, the adversary who tries to force the dreamer to encounter his own reflection. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 So the unyielding comic yields. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026 Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations. —

Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unyielding

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But his remarkably fortunate position extends far beyond helping a relentless New York squad reach the NBA Finals.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Many women are simultaneously navigating chronic stress, poor sleep, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, nonstop digital stimulation, and relentless productivity expectations during the exact years hormonal shifts begin intensifying.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026