unbendable
Refuses to yield
Unbendable describes something that cannot be bent or flexed—rigid, unyielding.
A metal rod might be unbendable by hand.
The word applies more often to people or attitudes than to physical objects: an unbendable will, unbendable principles.
She remained unbendable in her refusal to compromise.
The synonym unbending is more common.
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
immovable · bullheaded · willful · pigheaded · headstrong · mulish · unrelenting · pertinacious
Not easily bent
- hardFirm or demanding
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- inelasticResistant to deformation
- solidFirm matter state
firm · sturdy · tough · immovable · nonpliable · reinforced · hardened · unbreakable
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
firm · tenacious · persistent · indomitable · unshakeable · staunch · committed · dogged
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
unyielding · immovable · bullheaded · willful · pigheaded · headstrong · mulish · unrelenting · pertinacious · opinionated
stiff
Not easily bent
- hardFirm or demanding
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- inelasticResistant to deformation
solid · firm · sturdy · tough · immovable · nonpliable · reinforced · hardened · unbreakable · ironclad
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
unswerving · firm · tenacious · persistent · indomitable · unshakeable · staunch · committed · dogged · iron-willed