nonnegotiable
adjective
non·ne·go·tia·ble
ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl 
: not negotiable
especially
: not open to discussion or reconsideration
a list of nonnegotiable demands
a nonnegotiable fee
Examples of nonnegotiable in a Sentence
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And to be able to rely on having a full battery on your phone, a portable charger is nonnegotiable.
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Yes, some people—especially Texans—will say that Topo Chico is a nonnegotiable in a Ranch Water recipe.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Facials not only help improve the quality of the skin, but also what’s beneath it, creating the ultimate canvas for beautiful make-up–a nonnegotiable when you’re being photographed.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
Despite the taste of HBO fame, Ms. Reis has no plans to change: Authenticity is nonnegotiable with her.
—Stefano Montali, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Implementing robust data protection measures and ensuring transparency in data practices are nonnegotiable aspects of contemporary marketing strategies.
—Don Dodds, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Items marked red are nonnegotiable; every campus has to follow those procedures.
—Brandi Watterson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Bird requires him to maintain several productivity scores that, to John, feel nonnegotiable.
—Amy Martyn, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
Finding an employee who checks every skills box on your new hire wish list is almost impossible, but computer skills and technical understanding are nonnegotiable for today’s businesses.
—Eric Friedman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Yes, some people—especially Texans—will say that Topo Chico is a nonnegotiable in a Ranch Water recipe.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Facials not only help improve the quality of the skin, but also what’s beneath it, creating the ultimate canvas for beautiful make-up–a nonnegotiable when you’re being photographed.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
Despite the taste of HBO fame, Ms. Reis has no plans to change: Authenticity is nonnegotiable with her.
—Stefano Montali, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Implementing robust data protection measures and ensuring transparency in data practices are nonnegotiable aspects of contemporary marketing strategies.
—Don Dodds, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Items marked red are nonnegotiable; every campus has to follow those procedures.
—Brandi Watterson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Bird requires him to maintain several productivity scores that, to John, feel nonnegotiable.
—Amy Martyn, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
Finding an employee who checks every skills box on your new hire wish list is almost impossible, but computer skills and technical understanding are nonnegotiable for today’s businesses.
—Eric Friedman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Nonnegotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonnegotiable. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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