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Definition of uncompromising - 3 dictionary results

un⋅com⋅pro⋅mis⋅ing

[uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing]
–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.

Origin:
1820–30; un- 1 + compromising


un⋅com⋅pro⋅mis⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
un⋅com⋅pro⋅mis⋅ing⋅ness, noun


1. rigid, obstinate. 2. firm, steadfast.
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un·com·pro·mis·ing   (ŭn-kŏm'prə-mī'zĭng)   
adj.  Unwilling to grant concessions or negotiate; inflexible: took an uncompromising stance during the peace talks.
un·com'pro·mis'ing·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

uncompromising 
1828, from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of compromise.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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