unbending — refusing to change one's mind or compromise; inflexible and determined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: refusing to change one's mind or compromise; inflexible and determined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbendɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's unbending rule: no phones at the dinner table, not even for emergencies like checking if your crush liked your Instagram post.
- The negotiator remained unbending in his demands despite hours of discussion.
- His unbending honesty sometimes made social situations awkward, like when he told his friend that her new haircut looked like a pineapple.
unbending
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈbendɪŋ/]
refusing to change one's mind or compromise; inflexible and determined
Refusing to bend or compromise
Despite suggestions of ending, he keeps on mending.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Unbending derives from the Old English verb 'bendan' (to curve or flex) combined with the Germanic prefix 'un-' (not) and the suffix '-ing' (forming adjectives). Originally describing something physically resistant to bending, the word evolved metaphorically to denote steadfast, unwavering character or principles.
Breakdown
un- (not) + bend (to curve or flex) + -ing (adjective-forming suffix). The construction literally means 'not bending,' which extended figuratively to mean 'inflexible in character or resolve.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's unbending rule: no phones at the dinner table, not even for emergencies like checking if your crush liked your Instagram post.”
“The negotiator remained unbending in his demands despite hours of discussion.”
“His unbending honesty sometimes made social situations awkward, like when he told his friend that her new haircut looked like a pineapple.”
“The steel beam remained unbending under the pressure.”
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