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
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.
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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
Trump campaigned on a vow to end the Russia-Ukraine war but has had little success so far, largely because Putin has been intransigent in terms of offering concessions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 19 May 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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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
Trump campaigned on a vow to end the Russia-Ukraine war but has had little success so far, largely because Putin has been intransigent in terms of offering concessions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 19 May 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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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vinegar cleaning method isn’t foolproof, and sometimes stubborn residue can remain on your microwave walls.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Miller made these comments on CNN and was adamant that this would happen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although the film would have been far easier to finance if the production took place in another country, Hadi was adamant about shooting in his homeland.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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