How Do You Spell UNBENDING?

Pronunciation: [ʌnbˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "unbending" is spelled with a silent "n" in the middle, which can be confusing for English learners. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ʌnˈbendɪŋ/. The "u" is pronounced as "uh" as in "up", while the stress falls on the second syllable. The "b" and "d" sounds are pronounced as they appear in the alphabet. The silent "n" is indicated by the symbol "ˈ" after the "u". Despite the silent letter, "unbending" is a commonly used word to describe something that is rigid and inflexible.

UNBENDING Meaning and Definition

1. Unbending, as an adjective, refers to the quality or characteristic of being inflexible, unyielding, or steadfast. It describes a person, attitude, or behavior that resists being bent or swayed, maintaining a firm and uncompromising position. The term is frequently applied to individuals who are unwavering in their principles or beliefs, displaying an unbending stance even in the face of opposition or adversity.

   In a metaphorical sense, unbending can also refer to a lack of adaptability or rigidity in various contexts. For example, it can describe an uncompromising rule, regulation, or policy that is strictly adhered to without any leniency or flexibility. In this sense, the term suggests an unforgiving or unchanging approach that is resistant to modification or adjustment.

   Additionally, unbending can describe physical objects or materials that possess a rigid or stiff nature, unable to flex or bend easily. Whether referring to a solid structure that does not yield to external forces or a rigid substance that does not deform under pressure, this definition highlights the literal aspect of unbending.

   Overall, the term unbending encompasses both metaphorical and literal meanings, conveying ideas of firmness, rigidity, and refusal to change or compromise. It implies an unyielding character, inflexible principles, or an inability to alter one's position.

2. • Relaxing from a strain.

   • Unyielding; resolute; inflexible.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNBENDING

• enbedding
• unpending
• unbeating
• undending
• inpending
• unbounding
• entending
• enpending
• unbeneing
• unbendin
• unbenidng
• uneending
• unhedding
• unbding
• unbering
• unbonding
• unbendling
• Unbekling
• Unwendig
• Ungelding
• Snubedding
• Unblending
• Unbreyding
• unblding
• Unbendning
• unburding
• unbelivingsness
• Unbendind
• unbeniding
• Unbendined

Etymology of UNBENDING

The word unbending can be divided into two parts: un- which is a prefix meaning not, and bending which is the present participle of the verb bend.

The verb bend comes from the Middle English word benden, which is derived from the Old English word bendan. The Old English word bendan is related to the Old Norse word benda and the Gothic word bindan, which all share a similar meaning of to bind or to make fast.

The word unbending, therefore, combines the prefix un- with the verb bend to give the meaning of not bending or not flexible.

Similar spelling words for UNBENDING

• unopen,
• unbind,
• unbendable,
• unbeneficed,
• unfeminine,
• unappendaged,
• unvendible,
• unoffending,
• unavenged,
• unmoving,
• uneven,
• unbend,
• unopened,
• unbent,
• unifying.

Plural form of UNBENDING is UNBENDINGS

Conjugate verb Unbending

CONDITIONAL

I would unbend

we would unbend

you would unbend

he/she/it would unbend

they would unbend

FUTURE

I will unbend

we will unbend

you will unbend

he/she/it will unbend

they will unbend

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unbent

we will have unbent

you will have unbent

he/she/it will have unbent

they will have unbent

PAST

I unbent

we unbent

you unbent

he/she/it unbent

they unbent

PAST PERFECT

I had unbent

we had unbent

you had unbent

he/she/it had unbent

they had unbent

PRESENT

I unbend

we unbend

you unbend

he/she/it unbends

they unbend

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unbent

we have unbent

you have unbent

he/she/it has unbent

they have unbent

I am unbending

we are unbending

you are unbending

he/she/it is unbending

they are unbending

I was unbending

we were unbending

you were unbending

he/she/it was unbending

they were unbending

I will be unbending

we will be unbending

you will be unbending

he/she/it will be unbending

they will be unbending

I have been unbending

we have been unbending

you have been unbending

he/she/it has been unbending

they have been unbending

I had been unbending

we had been unbending

you had been unbending

he/she/it had been unbending

they had been unbending

I will have been unbending

we will have been unbending

you will have been unbending

he/she/it will have been unbending

they will have been unbending

I would have unbent

we would have unbent

you would have unbent

he/she/it would have unbent

they would have unbent

I would be unbending

we would be unbending

you would be unbending

he/she/it would be unbending

they would be unbending

I would have been unbending

we would have been unbending

you would have been unbending

he/she/it would have been unbending

they would have been unbending