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
Public opinion has historically played a decisive role in shutdown fights, with voters often blaming the party seen as most intransigent.
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Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Although Congress and Allende had months to work for compromise solutions to the nation’s problems, both remained intransigent.
—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
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Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Although Congress and Allende had months to work for compromise solutions to the nation’s problems, both remained intransigent.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
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Dealing with stubborn dark spots?—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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But when the adults decide to cancel Christmas and the magical star fades away, a stubborn little bird named Pikkuli sets off on a winter adventure with friends to find the Starlight Reindeer and bring back the light.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Trump and Vance have been adamant that the fund will not be financed by American dollars.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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