uncompromising

adjective

un·​com·​pro·​mis·​ing ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ 

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

uncompromisingly

ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ-lē 

adverb

uncompromisingness

ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• brassbound
• cast-iron
• exacting
• hard-line
• inflexible
• rigid
• rigorous
• strict
• stringent

Examples of uncompromising in a Sentence

They were uncompromising in their demands.

an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud

Recent Examples on the Web

That said, Enlisted was a terrific show, an unlikely alchemy of broad sitcom laughs and actual patriotism, and Brockmire was one of my favorite shows of the past decade, a deliriously profane comedy with an uncompromising sweetness. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025

Now his Pulitzer winner, Nickel Boys, has been turned into an equally uncompromising yet at times surprisingly lyrical film directed by RaMell Ross. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uncompromising

adjective

un·​com·​pro·​mis·​ing ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ 

: not making or accepting a compromise : unyielding

uncompromisingly adverb