unbending
|un/bend/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
(unbend)
inflexible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbending' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'bend', which comes from Old English 'bendan', meaning 'to curve or flex'.
Historical Evolution
'bendan' transformed into the Middle English word 'benden', and eventually became the modern English word 'bend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bend' meant 'to curve or flex', and 'unbending' evolved to mean 'not bending' or 'inflexible'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing to change one's opinions or behavior; inflexible.
Her unbending attitude made negotiations difficult.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35