compromising
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing something about you that you would rather keep secret because it is embarrassing or wrong.
revealing information or circumstances that are socially damaging or potentially ruinous to a person's reputation.
Simple“The politician resigned after a compromising photo appeared in the morning newspaper.”
In context“The investigator discovered several compromising documents in the safe that linked the CEO directly to the offshore tax evasion scheme.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
willing to change what you want so that everyone can agree.
demonstrating a willingness to make concessions or reach a middle ground in a dispute.
Simple“The manager took a compromising approach to solve the argument between the two teams.”
In context“The diplomat's compromising stance during the initial negotiations paved the way for a comprehensive peace treaty between the two nations.”
Teacher's tipIn modern English, 'uncompromising' is much more common than this positive sense; learners often use 'flexible' instead.
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