unyielding
adjective
un·yield·ing
ˌən-ˈyēl-diŋ 
1
: characterized by firmness or obduracy
2
: characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
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the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage
knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding
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Fabiola Santiago, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Whether sculpting with spiderwebs or capturing the nocturnal peace of rural Maine, Pia’s work is a meditation on patience, co-creation with nature, and the unyielding pursuit of beauty as a form of resistance.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Andrew Greif Reporting from Atlanta, Ga. Notre Dame reached the College Football Playoff's national championship game behind an unyielding defense, the Irish allowing 133 yards rushing on average per game.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
For outsiders, Oymyakon’s unyielding cold might seem insurmountable.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unyielding. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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unyielding
adjective
un·yield·ing
ˌən-ˈyē(ə)l-diŋ
ˈən-
1
: not soft or flexible : hard
2
: marked by firmness or stubbornness
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