Unyielding

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/

Definitions of unyielding

adjective not giving way to pressure or force; stubborn or inflexible

Example Sentences

A1 The unyielding rock was too hard to break with just a hammer.

A2 She showed unyielding determination to finish the marathon, despite the pain.

B1 The company has an unyielding policy on late deliveries.

B2 His unyielding attitude towards compromise made negotiations difficult.

C1 The unyielding resistance of the protesters forced the government to reconsider their decision.

C2 Her unyielding commitment to her principles earned her respect from her colleagues.

Examples of unyielding in a Sentence

formal The judge remained unyielding in his decision to deny the appeal.

informal She is known for her unyielding determination to succeed.

slang Don't mess with him, he's unyielding when it comes to defending his friends.

figurative The mountain stood unyielding against the harsh winds and storms.

Grammatical Forms of unyielding

• past tense: unyielded
• plural: unyieldings
• comparative: more unyielding
• superlative: most unyielding
• present tense: unyielding
• future tense: will be unyielding
• perfect tense: has been unyielding
• continuous tense: is being unyielding
• singular: unyielding
• positive degree: unyielding
• infinitive: to unyield
• gerund: unyielding
• participle: unyielding

Origin and Evolution of unyielding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unyielding' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'yielding' meaning 'giving way or surrendering'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unyielding' has retained its original meaning of not giving way or surrendering, but has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is stubborn or inflexible in their beliefs or actions.