intransigent

adjective

in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jənt How to pronounce intransigent (audio)
Definition of intransigentnext
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 This seemingly intransigent problem now has a solution, thanks to a team led by Rudich and Römer. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2026 From above, the light of an intransigent sun falls on the creosote bush, the coyotillo, the cat’s claw. — Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026 While Russia remains intransigent in peace talks, its oil sector – the single biggest financial pillar of its war – is looking much shakier than a year ago. — Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for intransigent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
  1. stubborn
  2. adamant
  3. steadfast
Adjective
  • Earlier, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested that more interest rate rises may be needed to tackle stubborn inflation, which has stayed above the Fed's 2% target for more than five years.
    — Hugh Leask,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The apparent disconnect between a recovery in oil supply and stubborn fuel prices has drawn attention from analysts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stubborn
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  • Lander was adamant that rezonings didn’t have to go the way of Williamsburg.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In a time when both the comic book and art community are grappling with artists using generative AI in their work, Long is adamant that digital painting is cool but says using AI and selling the art as original is a huge problem.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • Some parents are steadfast in their belief that public schools are not for them.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the companies with the most durable, steadfast brands rarely built them through visibility.
    — Sophie Attwood, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadfast

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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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