unyieldingly

In inflexible fashion

Unyieldingly means in a manner that refuses to give way, soften, or compromise.

Someone who unyieldingly defends a position maintains it against all pressure or opposition: She unyieldingly insisted on her innocence.

The word suggests stubborn firmness—admirable as resolve, frustrating as obstinacy.

resolute

determinedly

With fixed purpose

persistently · perseveringly · unflinchingly · unwaveringly · unswerving · staunchly · single-mindedly · purposefully · indomitably · relentlessly

stubborn

obstinately

In an unyielding manner

mulishly · doggedly · intransigently · obdurately · headstrongly · willfully · perversely · contrarily · recalcitrantly · defiantly

rigid

inflexibly

In an unyielding way

immutably · unchangeably · unalterably · strictly · uncompromisingly · firmly · hardheadedly · unrelentingly · implacably · inexorably

harsh

sternly

In a severe manner

grimly · coldly · mercilessly · ruthlessly · unforgivingly · punitively · demandingly · rigorously · stringently · oppressively

Opposites
physical rigidity/flexibility

unyieldinglyflexibly

In an adaptable manner

pliably · elastically · floppily · supplely · softly

behavioral compliance/stubbornness

unyieldinglycompliantly

In an acquiescent manner

amenably · obediently · submissively · cooperatively · accommodatingly

persistence/surrender

unyieldinglyyieldingly

In a compliant manner

flexibly · adaptably · open-mindedly · compromisingly · weakly

Phrases
Family

unyielding, unyieldingness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G