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
People don’t realize how much the Biden administration’s intransigent agencies may have played a role in investors avoiding stocks like Wynn.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
To some, that may sound like Sweeney taking an intransigent approach to a pillar of the organization for a decade and a half.
—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
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
To some, that may sound like Sweeney taking an intransigent approach to a pillar of the organization for a decade and a half.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
Adjective
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Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Walton’s stubborn insistence that Smyth face charges is unusual.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey is adamant that the new Pac-12, which will contain just two members from the old league, will be considered a Power Five conference — something that might be wishful thinking.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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Since training camp began, Brian Daboll has been adamant about Russell Wilson starting the year under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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