unyielding
Refusing to bend
Unyielding means refusing to give way under pressure—physical or metaphorical.
An unyielding surface is hard and inflexible: The unyielding concrete offered no cushion for his fall.
An unyielding person refuses to compromise or change position: She remained unyielding in her demands.
The word often carries overtones of stubbornness or admirable resolve, depending on context.
Firmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- bullheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- mulishStubbornly refusing to yield
headstrong · willful · recalcitrant · contrary · stiff-necked · uncooperative · obdurate · pertinacious
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persistent · dogged · indomitable · staunch · committed · persevering · undaunted · unshakeable
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- implacableIncapable of being pacified
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- hardlineStubbornly inflexible in stance
inexorable · unbending · intractable · strict · stern · exacting · demanding · merciless
Not easily bent
- hardFirm or demanding
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- solidFirm matter state
inelastic · nonflexible · unbendable · hardened · unpliant · unpliable · taut · firm
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- trueAccurate or loyal
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
reliable · dependable · allegiant · trustworthy · stalwart · true-blue · unshakeable · immovable
Solidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- strongHaving great physical power
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- robustStrong and durable
impenetrable · reinforced · heavy-duty · armored · fortified · indestructible · solid · resilient
obstinate
Firmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- bullheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
mulish · headstrong · willful · recalcitrant · contrary · stiff-necked · uncooperative · obdurate · pertinacious · ornery
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
tenacious · persistent · dogged · indomitable · staunch · committed · persevering · undaunted · unshakeable · unswerving
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- implacableIncapable of being pacified
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
hardline · inexorable · unbending · intractable · strict · stern · exacting · demanding · merciless · ruthless
stiff
Not easily bent
- hardFirm or demanding
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
solid · inelastic · nonflexible · unbendable · hardened · unpliant · unpliable · taut · firm · tight
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
dedicated · reliable · dependable · allegiant · trustworthy · stalwart · true-blue · unshakeable · immovable · rock-solid
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
robust · impenetrable · reinforced · heavy-duty · armored · fortified · indestructible · solid · resilient · rugged
- strictsevere, stern, harsh, rigid, firm
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- determinationdetermination, perseverance, persistence, tenacity, resolve
- oppressivestifling, suffocating, smothering, crushing, repressive
- steadfastnesssteadfastness, firmness, resolve, steadfast, unwavering
unyieldingweak-willed
Lacking determination or resolve
irresolute · spineless · yielding · wavering · vacillating
unyieldingaccommodating
Willing to help others
compromising · flexible · agreeable · amenable · compliant
- unyielding resolveFirm, unbreakable determination
- unyielding spiritPersistent mental fortitude