Synonyms of intransigent

intransigent

adjective

in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stubborn
• adamant
• steadfast
• hardened
• obdurate
• obstinate
• implacable
• uncompromising
• bullheaded
• unbending
• mulish
• unyielding
• inflexible
• unrelenting
• immovable
• opinionated
• obsessive
• hardheaded
• willful
• headstrong
• pertinacious
• pigheaded
• ossified
• dogged
• adamantine
• persistent
• hard
• perverse
• hard-nosed
• determined
• stiff-necked
• self-willed
• pat
• strict
• relentless
• self-opinionated
• inconvincible
• deaf to reason
• tenacious
• resolved
• iron
• rigid
• wrongheaded
• hard-line
• defiant
• unflinching
• intractable
• uncooperative
• stern
• recalcitrant
• wayward
• inexorable
• severe
• cantankerous
• hidebound
• narrow-minded
• single-minded
• contumacious
• insubordinate
• unmanageable
• disobedient
• mutinous
• anal-retentive
• bloody-minded
• firm
• contrary
• refractory
• unruly
• indomitable
• ungovernable
• insurgent
• invincible
• hard-shell
• hell-bent
• inveterate
• unconquerable
• demanding
• stouthearted
• exacting
• cussed
• confirmed
• unregenerate
• set
• froward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acquiescent
• flexible
• amenable
• agreeable
• compliant
• pliant
• pliable
• complying
• obedient
• docile
• yielding
• submissive
• tractable
• receptive
• willing
• responsive
• accepting
• reasonable
• relenting
• placable
• manageable
• temperate
• persuadable
• subservient
• slavish
• governable

Example Sentences

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. — 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

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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