nonnegotiable

adjective

non·​ne·​go·​tia·​ble ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce nonnegotiable (audio)
Synonyms of nonnegotiable
: not negotiable
especially : not open to discussion or reconsideration
a list of nonnegotiable demands
a nonnegotiable fee

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Steve Madden Birdette Leather Boots Ankle boots are a nonnegotiable for fall, and this pair looks so expensive. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026 Of course, not every hotel has the capacity to install a dedicated Pilates studio, requiring a bit of extra ingenuity to cater to the demands of travelers who consider Pilates a nonnegotiable part of their routine. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Some of the city’s nonnegotiable terms included more financial transparency, audited financials, an annual meeting between city and Underline leaders to negotiate terms for a new deal, and voting power on the Underline’s board. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 If everything is declared nonnegotiable, there is no strategy. — Jochen Schwenk, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonnegotiable

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonnegotiable was in 1859

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nonnegotiable

adjective
non·​ne·​go·​tia·​ble
ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-shə-bəl
: not negotiable
nonnegotiability
-nə-ˌgō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun

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