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unbending

UK
/ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/

Translations

unbendingadjective
more unbending
Comp.
most unbending
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
inflexibleSens le plus courant pour une personne, une attitude ou une décision.
Her unbending attitude made it difficult to reach a compromise.
Son attitude inflexible a rendu difficile la recherche d'un compromis.
rigidePour un objet ou une matière qui se plie difficilement.
The unbending metal rod was difficult to work with in the construction project.
La tige métallique rigide était difficile à utiliser dans le projet de construction.
Additional translations
affableSens rare; en parlant d'une manière plus détendue, moins formelle et bienveillante.
Synonyms
inflexible
rigid
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
resolute
steadfast
Antonyms
flexible
yielding
bending
unbendingnoun
The unbending of the metal rod required careful application of heat.
Le redressement de la tige métallique a nécessité une application prudente de chaleur.
inflexibilitéSens abstrait, pour le manque de souplesse dans l'attitude ou le comportement.
His unbending in negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.
Son inflexibilité dans les négociations a rendu difficile la recherche d'un compromis.
Additional translations
intransigeanceSe dit d'une attitude qui ne cède pas et refuse les concessions.
Synonyms
inflexibility
rigidity
sternness
strictness
firmness
unyieldingness
obstinacy
adamancy
rigidness
unbendverb

unbending

Gerund

unbent
Past Simple
unbent
Past Participle
unbending
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈbɛnd/
US
/ʌnˈbɛnd/
She unbent the wire to use it for her project.
Elle a redressé le fil de fer pour l’utiliser dans son projet.
se détendreSe dit d’une personne qui devient moins rigide, moins réservée ou plus à l’aise.
After a few drinks, he began to unbend and enjoy the party.
Après quelques verres, il a commencé à se détendre et à profiter de la fête.
Additional translations
se décontracterVariante plus familière ou courante selon le contexte; indique l’abandon de la raideur ou de la retenue.
Synonyms
straighten
relax
loosen
uncoil
unwind
Antonyms
bend

Definitions

unbendingadjective
Not willing to change one's opinions, decisions, or actions; inflexible.
Her unbending attitude made it difficult to reach a compromise.
Rigid or stiff; not easily bent or altered in shape.
The unbending metal rod was difficult to work with in the construction project.
Relaxed or less formal in manner; genial.
Away from the office, the judge was surprisingly unbending.
unbendingnoun
The act or process of straightening or making something less rigid.
The unbending of the metal rod required careful application of heat.
A state of being inflexible or rigid in attitude or behavior.
His unbending in negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.
unbendverb
To make or become straight from a bent or curved position.
She unbent the wire to use it for her project.
To relax or become less formal or reserved.
After a few drinks, he began to unbend and enjoy the party.
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