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uncompromisingun‧com‧pro‧mis‧ing /ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ $ -ˈkɑːm-/ adjective - At work, George was known as an uncompromising businessman.
- The District Officers were uncompromising in their opposition to the proposals of the wildlife conservationists.
- The group has taken an uncompromising position on environmental issues.
- Basil was quite uncompromising about high standards in Art and required a lot from his teachers, but was encouraging to beginners.
- Every time she returned to it, Breeze was struck by the uncompromising ugliness of her home.
- For both occasions she had worn the same hat - an uncompromising chenille turban.
- He brought to the London office the sort of uncompromising determination that has been Korn/Ferry's trademark everywhere else.
- He maintains an uncompromising regimen that is strictly overseen by the trainers.
- His uncompromising attitude is that our revered document is static and not subject to evolution or judicial interpretation.
- It is also a study in marketing and merchandising genius and uncompromising product control.
- It was a little bit grotesque and a little bit miraculous, but at the same time astonishingly stark and uncompromising.
someone who has a determined character► determined someone who is determined works very hard to achieve what they want to achieve, and will not let problems stop them: · Not many women went to university in those days, but Dorothy was a very determined woman.· I was immediately impressed by how determined he was. ► single-minded someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.somebody's single-minded pursuit of something: · Many athletes withdraw from the world in their single-minded pursuit of their sport.single-minded determination/ambition/commitment: · Her single-minded commitment to the job meant that she had little time left for her family. ► strong-willed always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · At seventy-nine, she is as strong-willed as she ever was.· Sally was only 14, but Nick no longer knew how to handle his strong-willed young daughter. ► uncompromising unwilling to change your opinions or intentions because you are sure you are right, even when other people think you are being unreasonable: · At work, George was known as an uncompromising businessman.· The District Officers were uncompromising in their opposition to the proposals of the wildlife conservationists. ► feisty someone who is feisty is determined to get what they want, and is not afraid of stating their opinion, or fighting for it: · Davis was known in Hollywood as the feistiest actress of her day.· Pavlov was feisty in his opposition to the Soviets, but, aware of his fame, they were forced to ignore his insults.· Riordan frequented the restaurant for 40 years, coming back for the food and the feisty attitude of the staff. ► tough someone who is tough is determined to succeed at anything they do, and does not let difficult or frightening situations stop them: · My grandmother was a tough old lady, who lived through some very hard times.· In games like this it is more important to be mentally tough, than physically fit.· Voters traditionally believe that women are not as tough as men on crime and defense issues. unwilling to change your opinions or intentions: an uncompromising opponent of democratic reform—uncompromisingly adverb |