un-compromising
prəˌmaɪ adjective
1.
not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
2.
without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like: an uncompromising abolitionist.
Related forms
un·com·pro·mis·ing·ly, adverb
un·com·pro·mis·ing·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. rigid, obstinate. 2. firm, steadfast.
1. rigid, obstinate. 2. firm, steadfast.
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| —adj | |
| not prepared to give ground or to compromise | |
| un'compromisingly | |
| —adv | |
| un'compromisingness | |
| —n | |
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