unyieldingness

/ʌnˈjildɪŋnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being very determined and refusing to change opinions or plans.
    • His unyieldingness in the face of criticism earned him respect from his colleagues.
    • Her unyieldingness during the negotiations helped her team get the best deal.
    • The coach's unyieldingness about practice times frustrated some players.
  2. The quality of being physically hard and not bending or changing shape easily.
    • The old mattress had an unyieldingness that made it uncomfortable to sleep on.
    • The unyieldingness of the frozen ground made digging very difficult.
    • Engineers tested the unyieldingness of the steel beam before using it in the bridge.
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