uncompromising
/ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənkˈɑmprəmaɪzɪŋ] /ʌnˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənkˈɑmprəmaɪzɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)/ (ame, mw)
uncompromising — adjective
- uncompromisingpositive
- more uncompromisingcomparative
- most uncompromisingsuperlative
1. describes a person, position, or standard that refuses to change or accept less,
describes a person, position, or standard that refuses to change or accept less, even when other people push back.
Kabir gave an uncompromising answer when the supplier asked for a delay.
uncompromising + answer in negotiation
The editor kept an uncompromising tone and cut every weak paragraph.
uncompromising + tone in editorial criticism
Feng's uncompromising safety rules stopped the crew from rushing the repair.
During the strike, Tamar stayed uncompromising about the pay agreement.
The company is known for its uncompromising standards on child safety.
- inflexible
broader and more neutral; often used for plans, systems, or rules that do not adapt
- unyielding
slightly more formal and often stresses pressure coming from opponents
- rigid
often sounds more critical and can suggest stiffness rather than principle
- stubborn
more everyday and personal; usually focuses on a person rather than a standard
- flexible
ready to adjust when circumstances change
- conciliatory
trying to reduce conflict by making peace or finding agreement
- accommodating
willing to make changes to help other people
文法句型
uncompromising + noun
be/stay/remain + uncompromising
be + uncompromising + about/on + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in formal contexts about politics, negotiation, journalism, or quality control. It can sound approving when someone keeps high standards, but critical when someone refuses any reasonable change.