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
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