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uncompromising

adjective
un·​com·​pro·​mis·​ing | \ ˌən-ˈkäm-prÉ™-ËŒmÄ«-ziÅ‹ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio) \

Definition of uncompromising

: not making or accepting a compromise : making no concessions : inflexible, unyielding

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Other Words from uncompromising

uncompromisingly \ ˌən-​ˈkäm-​prÉ™-​ËŒmÄ«-​ziÅ‹-​lÄ“ How to pronounce uncompromisingly (audio) \ adverb
uncompromisingness \ ˌən-​ˈkäm-​prÉ™-​ËŒmÄ«-​ziÅ‹-​nÉ™s How to pronounce uncompromisingness (audio) \ noun

Examples of uncompromising in a Sentence

They were uncompromising in their demands. an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud

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The new release, his sixth stand-up special, certainly seems like classic Burr: uncompromising, raw, and potentially controversial. Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Watch Bill Burr talk about sex robots in trailer for new comedy special Paper Tiger," 29 Aug. 2019 With the Saints, Wanyama had established himself as an uncompromising, tough-tackling midfielder, and even played under Mauricio Pochettino in his debut season. SI.com, "Why It's (Sadly) the Right Decision From Tottenham to Sell Victor Wanyama," 22 Aug. 2019 For one thing, her father, Lemuel (a mesmerizing Walton Goggins), is the sect’s fiery preacher, a darkly uncompromising presence always on the lookout for the devil’s handiwork. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Them That Follow’ is a compelling tale of taboo love in a Pentecostal world," 8 Aug. 2019 For one thing, her father, Lemuel (a mesmerizing Walton Goggins), is the sect’s fiery preacher, a darkly uncompromising presence always on the lookout for the devil’s handiwork. Kenneth Turan, Twin Cities, "Pentecostal faith, illicit romance are behind closed doors in ‘Them That Follow’," 8 Aug. 2019 For one thing, her father, Lemuel (a mesmerizing Walton Goggins), is the sect’s fiery preacher, a darkly uncompromising presence always on the lookout for the devil’s handiwork. Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Them That Follow’ is a compelling tale of taboo love in a Pentecostal world," 1 Aug. 2019 Hal Prince was known for his fluid, cinematic director's touch and was unpredictable and uncompromising in his choice of stage material. Mark Kennedy, azcentral, "Harold Prince, Broadway legend who steered groundbreaking shows like 'Evita,' has died," 31 July 2019 Prince was known for his fluid, cinematic director’s touch and was unpredictable and uncompromising in his choice of stage material. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Towering Broadway director and producer Hal Prince dies at 91," 31 July 2019 Prince was known for his fluid, cinematic director's touch and was unpredictable and uncompromising in his choice of stage material. CBS News, "Hal Prince, Broadway legend behind "Phantom" and "Sweeney Todd," has died at 91," 31 July 2019

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First Known Use of uncompromising

1800, in the meaning defined above

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uncompromising

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of uncompromising

: not willing to change a decision, opinion, method, etc. : not willing to make or accept a compromise

uncompromising

adjective
un·​com·​pro·​mis·​ing | \ ˌən-ˈkäm-prÉ™-ËŒmÄ«-ziÅ‹ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio) \

Kids Definition of uncompromising

: not willing to give in even a little They were uncompromising in their demands.

Other Words from uncompromising

uncompromisingly adverb They held uncompromisingly to their opinions.

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