gentleunbending
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒɛntl ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl ʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/
Being kind and soft while still not changing your mind.
Her gentleunbending way made the children listen without fear.
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2. Calm and patient, yet refusing to give in.
He stayed gentleunbending during the long argument.
3. Showing a soft manner with a strong, fixed purpose.
The gentleunbending teacher never raised her voice but never changed the rule.
4. Kind in tone but strict in principle.
Their gentleunbending promise to help lasted all winter.