mildlyunyielding
adjectiveUK /ˈmaɪldliʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
US /ˈmaɪldliʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/
A little bit firm and not easy to change.
The mildlyunyielding clay was hard to shape but not impossible.
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2. Not fully bending when pushed, but only a little.
The mildlyunyielding branch bent just a little in the wind.
3. A little unwilling to give in during an argument.
He was mildlyunyielding about his bedtime, but he finally agreed.
4. Slightly stiff and not soft to the touch.
The mildlyunyielding mattress felt a bit hard at first.