INTRANSIGENT Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

intransigent

adjective

in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jənt

as in stubborn

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion he has remained intransigent, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process

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Recent Examples of intransigent The Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, meanwhile, say the museum has been intransigent, condescending and insensitive in consultations over the past two decades. —

Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024 Those statements are both completely clear and utterly intransigent. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2024 Although the hard-liner Begin had proven intransigent on many issues, Carter had made enormous progress by going around him and negotiating directly with Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan, Defense Minister Ezer Weizman, and Legal Adviser Aharon Barak. —

Stuart E. Eisenstat, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2024 Days follow an equally intransigent timetable: 6:15 a.m. —

Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intransigent