iron-willed
Impossible to sway
Iron-willed describes someone with exceptional determination and resolve—unwavering in purpose, resistant to pressure or persuasion.
The iron suggests hardness and inflexibility: an iron-willed negotiator who never budged, She was iron-willed about finishing her degree.
The quality can be admirable or frustrating depending on context.
Steady and unchanging
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
- staunchFirmly loyal, unyielding
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- loyalFirm in allegiance
faithful · devoted · true · reliable · dependable · steady · firm · resolute
Unable to bend
- rigidUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
implacable · obstinate · stubborn · hardened · immovable · unrelenting · adamant · unswayable
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
determination · discipline · commitment · drive · dedication · endurance · conviction · purposefulness
unwavering
Steady and unchanging
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
- staunchFirmly loyal, unyielding
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
loyal · faithful · devoted · true · reliable · dependable · steady · firm · resolute · committed
inflexible
Unable to bend
- rigidUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
intransigent · implacable · obstinate · stubborn · hardened · immovable · unrelenting · adamant · unswayable · impervious
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
fortitude · determination · discipline · commitment · drive · dedication · endurance · conviction · purposefulness · backbone
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
- oppressivestifling, suffocating, smothering, crushing, repressive
iron-willedweak-willed
Lacking determination or resolve
spineless · irresolute · faint-hearted · lily-livered · pusillanimous
iron-willedindecisive
Unable to make choices
wishy-washy · vacillating · wavering · waffling · dithering
iron-willedsoft
Yielding to touch
malleable · pliable · impressionable · suggestible · compliant
will, iron, willing, irony, unwilling, willpower, willful, willingly, willingness