uncompromising
adjective
un·com·pro·mis·ing
ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ 
: not making or accepting a compromise : making no concessions : inflexible, unyielding
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They were uncompromising in their demands.
an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the last five years, a barrage of luxury resort brands like One&Only and Montage have planted flags in coveted ski destinations, creating more high-caliber rooms for more uncompromising personalities.
—Stacey Lastoe, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
The second half of this film is uncompromising and horrific without ever being gruesome, and the black and white cinematography is unfailingly beautiful.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Even if Tehran isn’t expected to pivot towards the West anytime soon, the prospect of an uncompromising Trump presidency and the already bloody tensions in the Middle East make any improvement in relations crucial.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 28 June 2024
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncompromising. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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uncompromising
adjective
un·com·pro·mis·ing
ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ
: not making or accepting a compromise : unyielding
uncompromisingly
adverb
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