uncompromising
adjective
un·com·pro·mis·ing
ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ 
: not making or accepting a compromise : making no concessions : inflexible, unyielding
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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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Whereas in the past, Israel threatened punitive strikes against the group’s leaders and its infrastructure, many officials have now articulated a more uncompromising goal: the outright defeat and destruction of Hamas.
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The full lineup of talks is as follows: BIG TALKS
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Blocking an uncompromising Republican CR means Democrats would have to debate over blame for the shutdown.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Whereas in the past, Israel threatened punitive strikes against the group’s leaders and its infrastructure, many officials have now articulated a more uncompromising goal: the outright defeat and destruction of Hamas.
—Kenneth M. Pollack, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2023
The full lineup of talks is as follows: BIG TALKS
Alex Ross Perry
One of the most uncompromising artists working in independent cinema today, Alex Ross Perry reflects on his inspirations and creative journey.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncompromising. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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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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