intransigent
/in'trænsidʤənt/ Cách viết khác : (intransigeant) /in'trænsidʤənt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Refusing to change one's views or to agree about something; uncompromising: Describes a person, group, or attitude that is completely unwilling to alter their position or to make concessions, especially in a dispute or negotiation.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The negotiations failed because both sides were intransigent.
- She remained intransigent in her opposition to the new policy.
- His intransigent attitude made finding a solution impossible.
Advanced Usage
- "to be intransigent on/over something": To be uncompromising regarding a specific issue.
- The union was intransigent on the issue of wage increases.
- "intransigent stance/position": An unyielding or inflexible official attitude.
- The government's intransigent stance prolonged the conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Intransigence (noun): The quality or state of being intransigent; an uncompromising attitude.
- The intransigence of the leaders led to a deadlock.
Synonyms
- Uncompromising: Not making or accepting any compromises.
- Inflexible: Unwilling to change or adapt.
- Adamant: Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
- Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; firm.
Antonyms
- Compromising: Willing to make concessions.
- Flexible: Ready and able to change; adaptable.
- Yielding: Giving way under pressure; compliant.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To dig in one's heels: To become stubborn and refuse to move or change one's opinion. (This idiom conveys a similar meaning to being intransigent).
- When asked to reconsider, he simply dug in his heels.
Adjective
- impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; she would have none of him"- W.Churchill
- he is adamant in his refusal to change his mind
- Cynthia was inexorable
- an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency