Meaning & use
dealbreaker
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A condition, issue, or fact that causes negotiations, a relationship, or an agreement to fail.
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His refusal to compromise on salary became a dealbreaker for the company.
Smoking is an absolute dealbreaker for her when it comes to dating.
A note on using this word
Originally business and negotiation jargon, the word is now used just as commonly in everyday conversation about relationships.
Words with a similar meaning
sticking pointshowstopper
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