uncompromising

[ uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing ]

/ ʌnˈkɒm prəˌmaɪ zɪŋ /

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adjective

not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.

without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like: an uncompromising abolitionist.

Nearby words

uncompetitive, uncomplaining, uncomplicated, uncomplimentary, uncomprehending, uncompromising, unconcealed, unconceivable, unconcern, unconcerned, unconditional

Origin of uncompromising

1820–30; un-¹ + compromising

SYNONYMS FOR uncompromising

1 rigid, obstinate.

2 firm, steadfast.

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Related forms

un·com·pro·mis·ing·ly, adverbun·com·pro·mis·ing·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for uncompromising

uncompromising

/ (ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ) /

adjective

not prepared to give ground or to compromise

Derived Forms

uncompromisingly, adverbuncompromisingness, noun

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