Compromising (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Making or willing to make concessions; "loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Flexible
• Conciliatory

Antonyms

• Uncompromising

Meaning ²

Vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion; "she found herself in a compromising situation".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The politician's compromising position on the controversial issue made her vulnerable to attacks from her opponents.
• The compromising photos found on the celebrity's phone had the potential to ruin their reputation.
• The doctor's compromising relationship with their patient was a clear breach of professional ethics.
• She tried to avoid being seen with him in public, not wanting to be put in a compromising position.
• The compromising remarks he made during the interview made it unlikely that he would be hired for the job.