SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
intransigent
adjective
Unwilling to compromise or change a firmly held position.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Unwilling to compromise
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Usage distinction
Return to topIntransigent often criticizes refusal to compromise; resolute can praise firmness toward a worthy aim.
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See intransigent in use
An intransigent negotiator prevented a quick agreement.
During the revised planning meeting, one organizer remained intransigent about using all six boards even after learning that four would hold the display.
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