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unbending

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un·bend·ing  (n-bndng)
adj.
1. Not yielding; inflexible: an unbending will to dominate.
2. Aloof and often antisocial; extremely reserved: an unbending manner.
un·bending·ly adv.
unbending [ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ]
adj
1. rigid or inflexible
2. characterized by sternness or severity an unbending rule
unbendingly  adv
unbendingness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unbendingunbending - incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances; "a rigid disciplinarian"; "an inflexible law"; "an unbending will to dominate"
rigid, inflexible
unadaptable - not adaptable
unbending
adjective inflexible, strict, rigid, firm, tough, severe, stubborn, hardline, uncompromising, resolute, intractable, unyielding her unbending opposition to the old regime
Translations
unbending [ˈʌnˈbendɪŋ] ADJ → inflexible, rígido (fig) [person, attitude] → inflexible; (= strict) → estricto, severo
unbending [ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ] adj [person, attitude, character] → inflexible
unbending
adj person, attitude → unnachgiebig; determination → unbeugsam; commitment → unerschütterlich
unbending [ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ] adj (fig) → inflessibile, rigido/a
unbending [ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ] adj (fig) → inflessibile, rigido/a


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I have a recollection of large, unbending women with great noses and rapacious eyes, who wore their clothes as though they were armour; and of little, mouse-like spinsters, with soft voices and a shrewd glance.
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Having talked a little while, and noticing that Vronsky glanced at the clock, Yashvin asked her whether she would be staying much longer in Petersburg, and unbending his huge figure reached after his cap.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Never, even in the company of his dear friends at Netherfield, or his dignified relations at Rosings, had she seen him so desirous to please, so free from self-consequence or unbending reserve, as now, when no importance could result from the success of his endeavours, and when even the acquaintance of those to whom his attentions were addressed would draw down the ridicule and censure of the ladies both of Netherfield as Rosings.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
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