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uncompromising
What does uncompromising mean?
uncompromising (adjective): inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use uncompromising in a sentence?
- Took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- Uncompromising honesty. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does uncompromising come from?
From un- + compromising.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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