# unyielding

/ənˈjiɫdɪŋ/ (US) · /ʌnjˈiːldɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unyielding
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

not willing to change what you think or do, even under strong pressure. You use it for people, rules, or beliefs that stay firm.

For teachers: unwilling to give way to pressure, persuasion, or force; firm and inflexible in purpose or position. Often describes resolve, principles, or resistance that remains constant over time.

## Examples

- She stays unyielding when friends push her to change plans.
- The manager remains unyielding on safety rules despite complaints about delays.
- Despite months of negotiation and mounting public pressure, the committee stayed unyielding in its defence of the historic building.

## Usage notes

- Typically used before a noun or after linking verbs such as 'be', 'remain', or 'stay'.

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