compromising
- adjective
- /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ/
:
concesivo
- So most folks in narcissistic relationships will read that as, OK, I need to be more compromising and understanding.
You know, she's, she's much, she's much less compromising than me.
- You know, she's, she's much, she's much less compromising than me.
- As for the Allies, they were not in a compromising mood.
- So most folks in narcissistic relationships will read that as, OK, I need to be more compromising and understanding.
Examples
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Her compromising attitude made it easier for everyone to find common ground.
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To reach a peaceful solution, both sides must be compromising and willing to adjust their demands.
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Hannah is good at compromising, OK?
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So there is a core change we seek to make, but we can't make that change without compromising with reality when it arises.
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But if you are compromising your morals and your mental health and at one point your sanity, like it ain't worth it.
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In negotiations, being compromising helps create a collaborative atmosphere.
Synonyms
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3.4
Able to change or be changed to fit different situations
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4.2
Can be discussed and changed by agreement between people
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7.7
Showing a wish to calm people and reduce tension
Willing to accept some changes to reach an agreement
Antonyms
How Willing
Surface Forms
Morphology
compromising = compromise (transparent) = compromise + ing
Formed from the verb 'compromise' + '-ing' yielding an adjectival sense 'inclined to make concessions', which is a direct, productive derivation.
Etymology
Compromising comes from the idea of a compromise, built from com- 'together' and promise 'a pledge'. A compromise is a deal where people promise to give something, so a 'compromising' person is willing to make concessions to reach an agreement.