uncompromising

adjective

ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)
Definition of uncompromisingnext
1
as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud

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2
as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion the professor is generally an uncompromising stickler for deadlines, but he will make exceptions for genuine need

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Recent Examples of uncompromising The visual subtext is also defiant and uncompromising – notice the two stars on the throne and the AFCON trophy being protected by the Teranga Lions? — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 Holzinger has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of Europe’s most uncompromising performance artists—filling opera houses and theaters with motorbikes, helicopters, heavy machinery, nudity, and feats of endurance that test what a body can withstand. — Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026 Ghalibaf’s rise signals a shift toward the Revolutionary Guard’s more uncompromising elements effectively running the country. — Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026 Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers. — New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompromising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompromising
  1. strict
  2. adamant
  3. rigorous
  4. stubborn
  5. steadfast
Adjective
  • Catholics have used Scripture to argue for and against deportations and strict immigration enforcement.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • But the country also has strict rules governing how minors should be treated during a criminal investigation.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of strict
Adjective
  • Seems unlikely that Kiffin would be adamant that the Big Ten's nine-game conference schedule is dragging down their results.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And Ballmer and the Clippers remain adamant the penalties—and the allegations of misconduct—are incorrect.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • Like SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, many founders in tech have moonshot performance pay packages, in which rigorous stock price growth is tied to massive pay hurdles.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Every travel story is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of travel products.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rigorous
Adjective
  • An honor that seems to bring things full circle for that stubborn little girl who dreamed of performing on stages around the world from her farm.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How To Remove Leaf Stains With Chlorine Bleach Bleach is very effective at removing stubborn leaf stains, along with mildew and moss.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, waiting in the wings is a man of few words — and initially, few feelings, or so thinks Marianne — the steadfast Colonel Brandon (Herbert Nordrum).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The poem continues with more verses about Burns’s steadfast love, but beyond that, nothing really happens.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadfast

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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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