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uncompromising
Describes a person, attitude, or action that makes no concessions and rigidly holds to a position or goal.
Sie verfolgte ihre Ziele mit kompromissloser Entschlossenheit.
She pursued her goals with uncompromising determination.
The word is built simply: it consists of 'Kompromiss' (compromise) and the ending '-los', which means 'without'. 'Kompromisslos' therefore literally means 'without compromise'.
Der Trainer fordert von seinen Spielern kompromisslosen Einsatz.
The coach demands uncompromising commitment from his players.
'Kompromisslos' (uncompromising) often describes an attitude or a quality. Typical combinations are 'kompromisslose Qualität' (uncompromising quality), 'ein kompromissloser Standpunkt' (an uncompromising position), or 'eine kompromisslose Forderung' (an uncompromising demand).
Das Unternehmen ist bekannt für seine kompromisslose Qualität.
The company is known for its uncompromising quality.
As an adverb, 'kompromisslos' (uncompromisingly) describes how an action is carried out. It then often appears with verbs such as 'handeln' (to act), 'vorgehen' (to proceed/take action), or 'durchsetzen' (to enforce).
Die Polizei kündigte an, kompromisslos gegen die Kriminalität vorzugehen.
The police announced that they would take uncompromising action against crime.
hard
'hart' and 'kompromisslos' can both describe someone who does not give in. But 'hart' is broader: it can also come across as strict, ruthless, or very direct. 'kompromisslos' fits especially when someone does not want to make concessions and clearly sticks to their position. The words can be confused because both sound strict. As a practical rule: for a firm stance or negotiation, 'kompromisslos' is more precise; for strict behavior or a harsh judgment, 'hart' sounds more natural.
Im Streit blieb Anna kompromisslos und wollte keinen Schritt nachgeben.
In the argument, Anna remained uncompromising and did not want to give an inch.
Der Chef war im Gespräch hart, aber er blieb fair.
The boss was tough in the discussion, but he remained fair.