unyielding
|un-yield-ing|
/ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
resolute, firm
Etymology
'unyielding' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'yielding' from Old English 'gieldan' meaning 'to pay, give up'.
'yielding' changed from the Old English word 'gieldan' and eventually became the modern English word 'yield'.
Initially, it meant 'not giving up or surrendering', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.
The unyielding surface of the rock made it difficult to drill.
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Adjective 2
(Of a person) resolute and firm in their beliefs or decisions.
She remained unyielding in her decision to pursue her dreams.
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