uncompromising

uncompromising
uncompromisingly, adv.uncompromisingness, n.
/un kom"preuh muy'zing/, adj.
1. not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
2. without reservation or exception; undeviating; absolute, as believing in or adhering to a principle, position, or the like: an uncompromising abolitionist.
[1820-30; UN-1 + COMPROMISING]
Syn. 1. rigid, obstinate. 2. firm, steadfast.

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