uncompromising
Use Uncompromising in a sentence
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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Uncompromising
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
There are several reasons for this uncompromising stance.
The economic and national security implications of rigid and uncompromising workforce policies came across clearly.
Their fundamentalism is absolute and uncompromising.
We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct in all our actions.
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