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unyielding

adjective un·yield·ing \ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ\

: not changing or stopping

: not flexible or soft

Full Definition of UNYIELDING

: characterized by firmness or obduracy

: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility

— un·yield·ing·ly \-diŋ-lē\ adverb

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Synonyms: determined, dogged, grim, implacable, relentless, unappeasable, unflinching, unrelenting

UNYIELDING Defined for Kids

adjective un·yield·ing \ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ\

: not soft or flexible : hard <He threw himself against the unyielding door … — Lloyd Alexander, Time Cat>

: showing or having firmness or determination <an unyielding belief>

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