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
Although Congress and Allende had months to work for compromise solutions to the nation’s problems, both remained intransigent.
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Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
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More than a day later, firefighters remained on scene to douse stubborn hotspots.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Warsh would take the chairmanship at a complicated time, given that a spike in gas prices could keep the central bank from lowering interest rates — a move that Trump has been adamant on.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump has been adamant that Iran give up its nuclear power ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in order for the war to end.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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