uncompromising

American  

[uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing] / ʌnˈkɒm prəˌmaɪ zɪŋ /

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

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uncompromising British  

/ ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ /

adjective

1. not prepared to give ground or to compromise

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Other Word Forms

• uncompromisingly adverb
• uncompromisingness noun

Etymology

Origin of uncompromising

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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?

From The Wall Street Journal

The revolution lost track of the practical considerations needed to make politics work and became increasingly uncompromising.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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