noncompromising
Refusing any concession
Noncompromising means unwilling to make concessions or reach a middle ground.
The word is a less common variant of uncompromising, describing someone who holds firmly to their position: Her noncompromising stance on the budget alienated potential allies.
It can suggest principled resolve or inflexible stubbornness, depending on context.
Unable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
immovable · implacable · stubborn · hardline · unaccommodating · unbudging · unadaptable · uncooperative
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
persistent · tenacious · dogged · staunch · firm · unshakeable · indomitable · persevering
Strict or ship's aft
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
disciplinarian · unforgiving · exacting · demanding · rigorous · stringent · unyielding · tough
Moral soundness and consistency
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- moralConcerning right conduct
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- honorableHaving high moral standards
upright · conscientious · scrupulous · righteous · incorruptible · noble · idealistic · faithful
rigid
Unable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
intransigent · immovable · implacable · stubborn · hardline · unaccommodating · unbudging · unadaptable · uncooperative · closed-minded
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
unwavering · persistent · tenacious · dogged · staunch · firm · unshakeable · indomitable · persevering · iron-willed
stern
Strict or ship's aft
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
authoritarian · disciplinarian · unforgiving · exacting · demanding · rigorous · stringent · unyielding · tough · hard-nosed
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
honorable · upright · conscientious · scrupulous · righteous · incorruptible · noble · idealistic · faithful · devoted
noncompromisingcompromising
Exposing to harm or scandal
flexible · accommodating · yielding · conciliatory · amenable
noncompromisingdiplomatic
Tactful and sensitive
conciliatory · accommodating · tactful · peaceable · agreeable
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