uncompromising

/ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənkˈɑmprəmaɪzɪŋ] /ʌnˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənkˈɑmprəmaɪzɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-ziŋ How to pronounce uncompromising (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncompromising — 形容詞

  • uncompromisingpositive
  • more uncompromisingcomparative
  • most uncompromisingsuperlative

1. describes a person, position, or standard that refuses to change or accept less,

1.形容詞C1
釋義

強硬；不妥協

立場、要求或標準都不讓步

describes a person, position, or standard that refuses to change or accept less, even when other people push back.

例句

Kabir gave an uncompromising answer when the supplier asked for a delay.

供應商要求延期時，Kabir 給了強硬的答覆。

uncompromising + answer in negotiation

The editor kept an uncompromising tone and cut every weak paragraph.

編輯的語氣很強硬，把每一段薄弱的文字都刪掉了。

uncompromising + tone in editorial criticism

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The manager was uncompromising to lower the price.
✅The manager was uncompromising about the price.' OR 'The manager refused to lower the price.
💡Use 'uncompromising about/on + issue', not 'uncompromising to + verb'.
❌The bag is uncompromising, so I cannot lift it.
✅The bag is heavy.' OR 'The plastic sides are rigid.
💡'Uncompromising' describes refusal to soften or bend in attitude, standards, or style, not simple weight.