unbending
/'ʌn'bendiɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Inflexible, rigid, or unwilling to change: Describes a person, attitude, or will that is firm, unyielding, and not open to adaptation or compromise.
- Formal and stern in manner: Describes a demeanor that is very serious, strict, and not relaxed or friendly.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Her unbending principles sometimes made negotiations difficult.
- He maintained an unbending opposition to the new policy.
- The manager's unbending attitude created a tense work environment.
Advanced Usage
- "unbending will/resolve": An extremely firm and determined willpower that does not weaken.
- She succeeded through sheer unbending will.
- "unbending in one's stance": Refusing to change one's position or opinion.
- The diplomat remained unbending in his stance during the talks.
Variants and Related Words
- Unbend (verb): To become less formal, strict, or tense; to relax.
- After the meeting, he finally unbent and told a joke.
- Unbent (adjective/verb): The past tense and past participle of "unbend"; not bent.
- The rod remained unbent under pressure.
Synonyms
- Inflexible: Not able to be changed or adapted.
- Rigid: Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; inflexible.
- Adamant: Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
- Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.
Antonyms
- Flexible: Capable of bending easily without breaking; willing to change or compromise.
- Pliable: Easily bent; flexible.
- Compliant: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
- Adaptable: Able to adjust to new conditions.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Stand unbending": To remain firm and resolute in the face of opposition.
- Despite the criticism, she stood unbending in her convictions.
Adjective
- incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
- a rigid disciplinarian
- an inflexible law
- an unbending will to dominate