uncompromising
Americanadjective
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not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding.
an uncompromising attitude.
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without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like.
an uncompromising abolitionist.
adjective
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
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Couple that with the group’s uncompromising punk rock attitude about their structure and message, and it’s easy to see why Irreversible Entanglements might not fit cleanly into everyone’s preconceived notions about “jazz.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Gabbard’s testimony was of particular interest because, prior to joining the Trump administration, she was known for her strident and uncompromising anti-war philosophy.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
And it carried an implicit warning: If America ever ceases to be as Hilda—godly, uncompromising, moral, dutiful and good—the moss-covered lassitude of Hawthorne’s Rome awaits us too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
"She does manoeuvre, but she is also uncompromising and lives her life, has never changed her accent. And some of the men can't cope with that."
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
The stop sign on the side of the bus inched its way into place, struggling to push past the uncompromising air.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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