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
To some, that may sound like Sweeney taking an intransigent approach to a pillar of the organization for a decade and a half.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
But India is notoriously intransigent in world politics.
—Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the practice is tightly bound to the seemingly intransigent social marginalization of women.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Airbnb soon had agreements with more than a hundred cities, and when local politicians proved intransigent—leaders in Austin, for instance, seemed immune to Airbnb’s overtures—the company simply went over their heads.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
But India is notoriously intransigent in world politics.
—Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the practice is tightly bound to the seemingly intransigent social marginalization of women.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Airbnb soon had agreements with more than a hundred cities, and when local politicians proved intransigent—leaders in Austin, for instance, seemed immune to Airbnb’s overtures—the company simply went over their heads.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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If using for very stubborn stains, use Oxy Bleach powder, which will be gentler and less destructive.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But Galkin is adamant that because their focus was always the victims, Kohberger’s plea deal only changed one thing.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The call came on what was the hottest day of the year in the U.K., but staff were adamant Moo needed picking up, much to Ford's mild annoyance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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