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intransigent

adjective
/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example Sentences

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

She remained intransigent despite repeated requests for compromise.

Synonyms

stubborn, unyielding, adamant, uncompromising, inflexible
Entry 1
stubborn, unyielding, adamant
Entry 2
unyielding, uncompromising, stubborn, inflexible

Antonyms

flexible, compliant, agreeable, compromising, yielding
Entry 1
flexible, compliant, agreeable
Entry 2
flexible, compromising, yielding

Collocations

intransigent attitude, intransigent leader, politically intransigent, remain intransigent

Related Vocabularies

Staying firm in something or maintaining strong resolve
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

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