Järeleandmatu

Järeleandmatu is an Estonian adjective meaning unwilling or unable to yield or compromise; inflexible, steadfast, and uncompromising. The form is built from the verb järeleandma “to yield” with the suffix -matu, yielding a negated descriptor.

It is used to describe a person, a stance, or a policy. In political or professional contexts, a järeleandmatu position implies firm adherence to principles or demands, even under pressure. The word can carry neutral or negative connotations depending on the situation, ranging from principled firmness to stubborn rigidity.

Common collocations include järeleandmatu nõue (uncompromising demand), järeleandmatu positsioon (uncompromising position), and järeleandmatu lähenemine (uncompromising approach). Antonyms include järeleandlik (yielding, accommodating) and pehme (soft, yielding). Related descriptors such as kangekaelne (stubborn) or rang (strict) are often used in similar contexts to convey strong, unbending attitudes.

Järeleandmatu is widely used in discourse about politics, diplomacy, business, and personal character, where a decision maker or advocate is described as refusing to concede ground.