uncompromising

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #33753

Meanings

1

adj
not making concessions

Took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks.
2

adj
Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.

But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.

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Synonyms

1 adj · not making concessions sturdy

Word family

Forms uncompromisingly

Derived forms uncompromisingly

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Phrases (1)

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uncompromising honesty
truthfulness that refuses to bend even when being honest is difficult

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From un- + compromising.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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