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单词 uncompromising
释义

uncompromising

adjective

un·​com·​pro·​mis·​ing ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)
: not making or accepting a compromise : making no concessions : inflexible, unyielding
uncompromisingly
ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ-lē How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)
adverb
uncompromisingness
ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ-nəs How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)
noun

Synonyms

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

They were uncompromising in their demands. an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud
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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 How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)
: not willing to give in even a little They were uncompromising in their demands.

uncompromising

adjective

1
as in rigorous
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rigorous
  • strict
  • exacting
  • rigid
  • steadfast
  • stringent
  • inflexible
  • conscientious
  • adamant
  • meticulous
  • hard-line
  • unflinching
  • relentless
  • stubborn
  • unbending
  • undeviating
  • brassbound
  • painstaking
  • tenacious
  • scrupulous
  • unrelenting
  • unyielding
  • punctilious
  • determined
  • cast-iron
  • implacable
  • tough
  • harsh
  • unsparing
  • dogged
  • exact
  • close
  • single-minded
  • stern
  • adamantine
  • fussy
  • demanding
  • hardened
  • firm
  • resolved
  • immovable
  • austere
  • unappeasable
  • grim
  • severe
  • flinty
  • hard
  • ironbound
  • hard-hearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • flexible
  • loose
  • lax
  • relaxed
  • slack
  • compliant
  • easy
  • gentle
  • acquiescent
  • mild
  • pliable
  • soft
  • compromising
  • yielding
  • lenient
  • indulgent
  • pliant
  • merciful
  • easygoing
  • tolerant
  • kindly
  • negligent
  • sloppy
  • slovenly
  • neglectful
  • slipshod
  • relenting
  • spoiling
  • unfussy
  • pampering
  • remiss
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2
as in stubborn
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • stubborn
  • adamant
  • steadfast
  • unrelenting
  • unyielding
  • hardened
  • unbending
  • implacable
  • intransigent
  • obsessive
  • obstinate
  • wilful
  • inflexible
  • obdurate
  • willful
  • hard
  • headstrong
  • hardheaded
  • mulish
  • opinionated
  • dogged
  • immovable
  • perverse
  • pertinacious
  • relentless
  • strict
  • hard-nosed
  • persistent
  • adamantine
  • unflinching
  • bullheaded
  • pigheaded
  • determined
  • pat
  • inconvincible
  • ossified
  • tenacious
  • self-willed
  • rigid
  • stiff-necked
  • stern
  • defiant
  • self-opinionated
  • wrongheaded
  • deaf to reason
  • inexorable
  • iron
  • wayward
  • severe
  • single-minded
  • cantankerous
  • indomitable
  • resolved
  • firm
  • exacting
  • hard-line
  • contrary
  • uncooperative
  • hidebound
  • bloody-minded
  • contumacious
  • recalcitrant
  • demanding
  • intractable
  • mutinous
  • unmanageable
  • disobedient
  • unconquerable
  • unruly
  • anal-retentive
  • insubordinate
  • stouthearted
  • insurgent
  • ungovernable
  • invincible
  • hell-bent
  • narrow-minded
  • refractory
  • set
  • hard-shelled
  • hard-shell
  • inveterate
  • froward
  • unregenerate
  • confirmed
  • cussed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • flexible
  • compliant
  • agreeable
  • acquiescent
  • amenable
  • obedient
  • docile
  • pliable
  • pliant
  • yielding
  • complying
  • submissive
  • responsive
  • reasonable
  • tractable
  • accepting
  • receptive
  • placable
  • willing
  • relenting
  • slavish
  • temperate
  • subservient
  • manageable
  • governable
  • persuadable
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