unyielding position

[/ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unyielding positions
posição inflexível
1. A firm, rigid stance or viewpoint that refuses to bend, compromise, or change despite pressure or opposition
The government maintained an unyielding position on the trade negotiations.
O governo manteve uma posição inflexível nas negociações comerciais.
2. An intransigent or adamant attitude in a conflict, negotiation, or dispute
She took an unyielding position on the matter, refusing to listen to alternative suggestions.
Ela adotou uma posição inflexível sobre o assunto, recusando-se a ouvir sugestões alternativas.
3. A steadfast and immovable standpoint that does not allow for flexibility or adaptation
The union's unyielding position made the labor dispute increasingly tense.
A posição inflexível do sindicato tornou a disputa trabalhista cada vez mais tensa.
In Brazilian business culture, an 'unyielding position' may be viewed as either principled or problematic depending on context—it can show strength and conviction in labor negotiations but may hinder consensus-building in collaborative settings. In American contexts, it's often associated with strong leadership or, conversely, with inflexibility and failure to adapt.
NYC Slang
hard line stance; not budging
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rigid stanceinflexible positionintransigent attitudeadamant stanceimmovable positionfirm standstubborn position
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible positioncompromising stanceyielding positionaccommodating attitudeopen-minded approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posição inflexível
Most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
posição rígida
Alternative used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posição teimosa
More colloquial, emphasizing stubbornness
Portugal
posição intransigente
Formal register, commonly used in political discourse

Related Words

inflexibleintransigentadamantresolutesteadfastcompromisenegotiationobstinate

Related Idioms & Phrases

to stand one's ground
to dig in one's heels
to hold one's own
my way or the highway
to take a firm stand
to draw a line in the sand
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