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
Adjective
  • Volatile job numbers, stubborn inflation and changes to the Fed’s communications style are all stirring up uncertainty in markets and raising the stakes for upcoming economic data releases — including this week’s inflation report.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The softening job market may complicate the calculation for the Federal Reserve, which is also battling stubborn inflation.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stubborn
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  • But Powell was adamant about his right to set such parameters.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The family is also adamant that they were told by the hospital that by the time Lopez-Cornejo arrived there on Saturday, his heart was no longer beating.
    — Armando Garcia, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of adamant

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