Unyielding
(adjective)
Not flexible or pliant; inflexible and stubborn.
Origin:
The word "unyielding" comes from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning not, and the word "yielding" which means flexible or pliant. together it means not flexible or pliant.
Examples:
- He had an unyielding attitude towards change and was resistant to any new ideas.
- She had an unyielding stance on the issue and would not compromise.
- His unyielding determination helped him overcome many obstacles.
- She had an unyielding commitment to her principles and never wavered.
- The company had an unyielding policy on safety and never compromised on it.