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.

OTHER WORDS FOR uncompromising

1 rigid, obstinate.

2 firm, steadfast.

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Origin of uncompromising

First recorded in 1820–30; un-¹ + compromise + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM uncompromising

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

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How to use uncompromising in a sentence

Together, their stories, along with several others, create a tapestry of intimate moments punctuated by Moniz’s tight, uncompromising prose.
Here Are the 14 New Books You Should Read in February|Annabel Gutterman|February 2, 2021|Time
He was later executive director of the Illinois Right to Life Committee and an another antiabortion group, Friends for Life, both of which ousted him for his uncompromising tactics.
Joseph Scheidler, a major architect of the antiabortion movement, dies at 93|Matt Schudel|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Instead, they need to mount an aggressive, uncompromising attack on the GOP.
How Democrats should wage war on coming GOP obstructionism|Paul Waldman|November 30, 2020|Washington Post
Their base, like the Democratic base, would prefer to run more uncompromising candidates, and their donors would prefer a more uncompromising agenda.
The crisis isn’t too much polarization. It’s too little democracy.|Ezra Klein|November 12, 2020|Vox

She is uncompromisingly Anglo-Saxon and lacks that pliability which would endear her to the children of another race.
The Onlooker, Volume 1, Part 2|Various
Irving's attitude had been uncompromisingly American from the outset.
Washington Irving|Henry W. Boynton
Uncompromisingly justice must ensure security, under shelter of your laws, to the least and feeblest of your subjects.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol X|Various
But still Gerard refused, refused uncompromisingly to leave his comrade alone in the power of these barbarians.
The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley|Bertram Mitford
"A good soldier is one who obeys orders," said Mr. Ellsworth, tightening his lips uncompromisingly.
Tom Slade with the Colors|Percy K. Fitzhugh

British Dictionary definitions for uncompromising

uncompromising

/ (ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ) /

adjective

not prepared to give ground or to compromise

Derived forms of uncompromising

uncompromisingly, adverbuncompromisingness, noun

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