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Synonyms for uncompromising

  • adjective

Most common

strict inflexible unyielding intransigent irreconcilable

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Intransigent

intransigent, unyielding, inflexible, strict, obstinate, rigid, hard-line, tough, stern, severe, sturdy, stiff, firm, adamantine, immovable, unbending, tenacious, austere, rigorous, staunch, stanch US, dogged, stubborn

Other

irreconcilable, hide-bound

Antonyms

compromising, attenuated

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Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.

Example sentences

  • strict Algeria has to relax its strict economic policies.
  • inflexible As one grows older they also become more inflexible.
  • unyielding His unyielding character doesn't please me at all.
  • intransigent He is a stubborn and intransigent demagogue.
  • irreconcilable The two political parties are irreconcilable foes.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
uncompromisingsteady
strictsteady
inflexiblesteady
unyieldingrising
intransigentfalling
irreconcilablesteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
firm1
5 letters
tough1, stern1, stiff1, rigid2
6 letters
severe2, strict1, sturdy2, dogged1, stanch1
7 letters
staunch1, austere2
8 letters
stubborn2, rigorous3
9 letters
tenacious3, immovable4, obstinate3, unbending3
10 letters
inflexible4, unyielding3, adamantine
12 letters
intransigent4
14 letters
irreconcilable6

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rigid2 = 2 syllables).