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
But Baqaei said Tehran "never accepts ultimatums" and that he could not confirm any such message was received.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 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
As the staff there shrunk under his ownership, he issued ultimatums that included a now-infamous request to commit to being "extremely hardcore" at work or resign.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2025
What he needed was someone who was focused and determined, someone who would set ultimatums and stick to them.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
