intransigence

noun

in·​tran·​si·​gence in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jən(t)s 

-ˈtran-zə-

: the quality or state of being intransigent

Synonyms

• bullheadedness
• doggedness
• hardheadedness
• mulishness
• obduracy
• obdurateness
• obstinacy
• obstinateness
• opinionatedness
• pertinaciousness
• pertinacity
• pigheadedness
• self-opinionatedness
• self-will
• stubbornness
• willfulness

Examples of intransigence in a Sentence

her intransigence on the issue was simply frustrating

Recent Examples on the Web

Arsenal learned all about Brighton’s January intransigence two years ago while making a determined pursuit of Caicedo. —Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

One of his spokesmen has been indicted for endangering national security on suspicion of falsifying and leaking classified intelligence in order to validate the cabinet’s intransigence on a hostage deal. —Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024

Facing intransigence from both Israeli and Palestinian officials, a furious Republican Congress, and resistance from his own chief of staff, Bartlet digs his heels in and fights with every breath to reach a peace accord. —Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024

But Trump's abrupt opposition to the deal Johnson struck and his intransigence on the debt ceiling is making that a tall order. —Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above