uncompromising

[uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing]

adjective

1. not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding.

   an uncompromising attitude.

   Synonyms: obstinate, rigid

2. without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like.

   an uncompromising abolitionist.

   Synonyms: steadfast, firm

uncompromising

/ ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ /

adjective

1. not prepared to give ground or to compromise

Other Word Forms

• uncompromisingly adverb
• uncompromisingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncompromising¹

First recorded in 1820–30; un- ¹ + compromise ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

It may not be so easy for even powerful universities to take such an uncompromising stand.

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She had the uncompromising look of a former dancer, “or a Latin teacher at Swanburne,” Penelope thought, suppressing a smile.

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She’s still independent for now — surprising for an artist on Swift’s radar — and uncompromising about what a label would demand of her compared to what they can provide.

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Milburn said his review would be "uncompromising", and expose any failings in employment support, education, skills, health and welfare.

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Where does HTS fit in the spectrum of Sunni political Islam, which ranges from the uncompromising extremism of Islamic State and al Qaeda global networks to the more flexible Muslim Brotherhood-derived movements and regimes?

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Related Words

• determined 
• hard-line 
• inflexible 
• intransigent 
• obstinate 
• relentless 
• resolute 
• rigid 
• single-minded 
• steadfast