unyielding
adjective
un·yield·ing
ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ 
1
: characterized by firmness or obduracy
2
: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
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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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The collapse underscores an unyielding dynamic in Washington, with lawmakers in both parties loath to consider the unpopular tradeoffs that would be necessary to stem the nation’s swelling tide of red ink — particularly in an election year.
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Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
In his conversation with Billboard, Alexander makes sure to point to the team of people surrounding him and their unyielding help.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 May 2024
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Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
In his conversation with Billboard, Alexander makes sure to point to the team of people surrounding him and their unyielding help.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unyielding
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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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