unbending

(-bendiŋ)

adjective

not bending; specif.,
  1. rigid; stiff
  2. firm; resolute
  3. aloof; austere

noun

a relaxation of restraint, severity, etc.

Origin: < unbend

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See unbending in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not yielding; inflexible: an unbending will to dominate.
  2. Aloof and often antisocial; extremely reserved: an unbending manner.

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  • un·bendˈing·ly adverb

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