UNCOMPROMISING


Meaning of UNCOMPROMISING in English

— 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.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .