1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Unbend.

2. (a.) Not bending; not suffering flexure; not yielding to pressure; stiff; -- applied to material things.

3. (a.) Unyielding in will; not subject to persuasion or influence; inflexible; resolute; -- applied to persons.

4. (a.) Unyielding in nature; unchangeable; fixed; -- applied to abstract ideas; as, unbending truths.

5. (a.) Devoted to relaxation or amusement.

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