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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Which was a nonnegotiable, what with the Teenagers being pubescent Black and Latino kids from around the way. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 As a fitness enthusiast, clocking 10,000 steps each day is nonnegotiable—and as someone living in the more walkable-than-drivable city of San Francisco, those steps aren’t always optional. — Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Leaders should slow down, invest in governance and human oversight, and treat explainability as a nonnegotiable skill. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 For days when comfort is nonnegotiable, this $28 sandal checks all the boxes. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonnegotiable

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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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