Steely and Yielding

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Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Yielding is an antonym for steely in topics: stubborn, hard, serious.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Yielding adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.

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Steely is an antonym for yielding.

Nearby Words: yield, yielded

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