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- [uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing]
- /ʌnˈkɒm prəˌmaɪ zɪŋ/
- /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kom-pruh-mahy-zing]
- /ʌnˈkɒm prəˌmaɪ zɪŋ/
Definitions of uncompromising word
- adjective uncompromising not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude. 1
- adjective uncompromising without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like: an uncompromising abolitionist. 1
- adjective uncompromising tough, inflexible 1
- adjective uncompromising If you describe someone as uncompromising, you mean that they are determined not to change their opinions or aims in any way. 0
- adjective uncompromising If you describe something as uncompromising, you mean that it does not attempt to make something that is shocking or unpleasant any more acceptable to people. 0
- adjective uncompromising not prepared to give ground or to compromise 0
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Origin of uncompromising
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; un-1 + compromising
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Parts of speech for Uncompromising
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preposition
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uncompromising popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncompromising
adj uncompromising
- adamant — If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it.
- adamantine — very hard; unbreakable or unyielding
- all-or-nothing — not allowing for qualification or compromise; either fully or not at all operative: an all-or-nothing approach.
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- brassbound — inflexibly entrenched
adjective uncompromising
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
- fogyish — Characteristic of a fogy.
- furious — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
Antonyms for uncompromising
adjective uncompromising
- compromising — If you describe information or a situation as compromising, you mean that it reveals an embarrassing or guilty secret about someone.
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