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being unyielding

[/ˈbiːɪŋ ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/]
noun/adjective (gerund/present participle)
ser inflexível
1. The state or quality of being rigid, firm, and unwilling to change, compromise, or give way
His being unyielding on this matter caused tension within the team.
Seu ser inflexível neste assunto causou tensão dentro da equipe.
2. Demonstrating stubborn or obstinate resistance; not bending or giving in under pressure
Being unyielding in her convictions, she refused to back down.
Sendo inflexível em suas convicções, ela se recusou a ceder.
NYC Slang
being hard-headed
Synonyms
being rigidbeing inflexiblebeing stubbornbeing obstinatebeing immovablebeing firmbeing intransigent
Antonyms
being flexiblebeing yieldingbeing compromisingbeing adaptablebeing pliable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser inflexível
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser teimoso
More colloquial, emphasizing stubbornness
Rio de Janeiro
ser rígido
Emphasizing rigidity and lack of flexibility
Portugal
ser inflexível/ser intransigente
Formal Portuguese prefers inflexível or intransigente

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
not budge an inch
hold the line
dig in one's heels
estar de pé firme (Portuguese)
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