unnegotiable
Cannot be changed
Unnegotiable means not open to negotiation or compromise.
A synonym of non-negotiable, though less common: The deadline is unnegotiable.
Some style guides prefer non-negotiable, but unnegotiable appears in both casual and formal contexts when emphasizing that something cannot be altered or discussed further.
Total, without qualification
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- unalterableIncapable of being changed
- immutableIncapable of being changed
permanent · final · definitive · conclusive · settled · unchallengeable · incontrovertible · indisputable
Legally or morally required
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- obligatoryRequired by rule
- requiredNeeded by rule
- mandatoryRequired by rule
imperative · non-optional · inviolable · prerequisite · stipulated · dictated · prescribed · enforced
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- unbendingRefusing to change position
inflexible · steadfast · resolute · unwavering · intransigent · obstinate · stubborn · dogged
Forceful request or requirement
- conditionState or stipulation
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- bottom lineEssential point or conclusion
red line · dealbreaker · sticking point · hard limit · boundary · mandate · edict · decree
absolute
Total, without qualification
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- unalterableIncapable of being changed
immutable · permanent · final · definitive · conclusive · settled · unchallengeable · incontrovertible · indisputable · set in stone
binding
Legally or morally required
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- obligatoryRequired by rule
- requiredNeeded by rule
mandatory · imperative · non-optional · inviolable · prerequisite · stipulated · dictated · prescribed · enforced · imposed
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
unbending · inflexible · steadfast · resolute · unwavering · intransigent · obstinate · stubborn · dogged · tenacious
demand
Forceful request or requirement
- conditionState or stipulation
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
bottom line · red line · dealbreaker · sticking point · hard limit · boundary · mandate · edict · decree · dictate
unnegotiablenegotiable
Open to agreement
flexible · adjustable · modifiable · variable · adaptable
unnegotiabledebatable
Open to question
discussable · contestable · arguable · negotiable · bargainable
unnegotiablenavigable
Capable of being traversed
passable · traversable · crossable · manageable · accessible
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