ultimatum
noun
a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force.
ultimatums
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pluralof ultimatum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Since the war began roughly six weeks ago, monitoring the president’s shifting ultimatums and social-media pronouncements have become a part of the job for Wall Street pros and individual traders alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
The 27-year-old, who declined to give her last name, said as far as Trump's ultimatums are concerned, "some people think they are a joke", but she added: "Death is not a joke."
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
The McKinsey and EY studies highlight that open communication and collaboration unlock AI’s potential far more effectively than ultimatums.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
In the latest India-Pakistan stand-off, there were no ultimatums, no red buttons.
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
The windows of our home rattled with the thunder of ultimatums.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
