unbending

unbending — adjective

1. used to describe a person who keeps their own strong opinions or decisions and w

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used to describe a person who keeps their own strong opinions or decisions and will not change them, even when other people argue strongly against them.

例句

The landlord remained unbending and refused to lower the rent for the tenants.

pattern: remained unbending + refused to [action]

Cole's unbending position on the deadline meant no extensions were given.

同義詞
  • inflexible

    most neutral and widely used; often describes rules, systems, or people that cannot adapt

  • rigid

    suggests stiffness and brittleness, especially of systems, beliefs, or procedures

  • uncompromising

    implies firm adherence to principles; can be positive (principled) or negative (unreasonable)

反義詞
  • flexible

    able to adapt to new circumstances or ideas

  • open-minded

    willing to consider different opinions before deciding

文法句型

be unbending

remain unbending

unbending + noun (attitude / position / stance)

用法筆記

Unlike everyday words such as 'stubborn' or 'inflexible,' unbending is formal and more common in written or literary contexts. It is rarely used for physical objects (e.g. an unbending wire), even though that was the original literal meaning.

常見錯誤

❌The manager was unbending to accept our suggestions.
✅The manager was unbending and refused to accept our suggestions.
💡unbending is an adjective, not a verb; it cannot be followed by a to-infinitive.
❌She is too unbending with the children.' (sounds odd in casual speech)
✅She is too strict with the children and never gives in.
💡unbending is overly formal for everyday family conversations.