unyielding

Meanings

• adjective

  Refusing to yield or submit; unwilling to change one's position or give in.

  - "Despite the heavy rain, the tree's branches remained unyielding."
  - "The negotiators were unyielding in their demands for higher wages."

• adjective

  Firm or resistant to external pressure.

  - "The mountain's unyielding terrain made the hike challenging."
  - "The unyielding metal was difficult to shape."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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yielding , revealing , heaving , dealing

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Variants

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unyielding , unyieldingly

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Forms

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unyieldingly, unyielded, unyieldable

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'unwilling to give ground,' from the Old English word 'gieldan,' meaning 'to yield.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unyielding' is often used to describe the properties of materials like diamonds and steel.

2. The unyielding nature of a diamond is due to its strong covalent bonding.

3. The unyielding attitude of the negotiators led to a lengthy and contentious dispute.

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Related Concepts

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1. perseverance: The quality of continuing in a course of action in spite of facing difficulties or opposition.

2. determination: The quality of being firm or resolute in a course of action.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'unyielding' can symbolize strength, determination, and resilience. For example, in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' the character Alyosha is described as an 'unyielding' force of good.

How to Memorize "unyielding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with unyielding branches, standing firm against the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a rock that doesn't break or bend.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'U-N-Y-I-E-L-D-I-N-G': Unwavering, Never-Yielding, Indomitable, Determined, Inflexible, Loyal, Diligent, and Grit.

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