intransigence

noun

in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jən(t)s How to pronounce intransigence (audio)
Definition of intransigencenext
as in persistence
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion her intransigence on the issue was simply frustrating

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Recent Examples of intransigence That show of intransigence seems designed to win the support of other hardliners in the government and prove his loyalty to the Castros. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 That the campaign has become a grind, with little entertainment on offer and an intransigence in the manager’s approach, has added to the sense of angst. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Tehran matched American and Israeli rigidity with intransigence and strategic overreach of its own. — Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 Dunk’s intransigence can’t last, of course. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intransigence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigence
  1. persistence
  2. stubbornness
  3. obduracy
  4. obstinacy
  5. persistency
  6. resolve
  7. doggedness
  8. willfulness
Noun
  • Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • This book shows the importance of persistence when refining a skill and remaining true to oneself.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • The stubbornness that makes such an elite golfer doesn’t accept that.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • That iron will could track toward stubbornness and the basketball obsession could turn into tunnel vision.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of stubbornness
Noun
  • Perhaps the greatest testament to Morocco’s obduracy came late in normal time, when Rodri — a central midfielder being deployed as a central defender — strode forward and shot, more in hope than in expectation, from 35 yards.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2022
  • But a year later, more than two dozen of them remain stuck in Afghanistan, stalled by bureaucratic wrangling, the vagaries of international diplomacy and the obduracy of the Taliban government.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022
Definition of obduracy
Noun
  • Starmer’s realism—or obstinacy, depending on your point of view—had seen off an immediate challenge.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • The natural obstinacy and rebelliousness of Israa’s teenage years are hyperaccelerated by culture clashes with both her family and the other kids around her.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of obstinacy
Noun
  • The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • There are two key metrics limiting American resolve and violence.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The problem is not technical alone; the business has not agreed on who owns the definition or resolves conflicts.
    — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • Her doggedness, maybe her righteousness too, a fierce myopic focus and will, and a crazy confidence that in the end, both have nothing to lose.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
  • By prioritizing skill and doggedness and overlooking height at the draft and on the free-agent and trade markets, the Hurricanes were able to consistently mine value in assembling a championship team.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of doggedness
Noun
  • Those leaders who ignore or flout the law aren’t merely unethical but fatally arrogant, putting their childish willfulness over the wisdom of generations.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Though the Durutti Column had been a disaster, Wilson was fascinated by the guitarist, who admired punk’s willfulness even though his own musical taste tended toward jazz, blues, and the classical tradition.
    — Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of willfulness

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