uncompromising

adjective

Definition of uncompromisingnext
1
as in rigorous
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud

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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion the professor is generally an uncompromising stickler for deadlines, but he will make exceptions for genuine need

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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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