intransigence — refusal to change one's views or to agree about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: refusal to change one's views or to agree about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒəns/
Korean meaning: 완고함, 비타협적 태도, 고집불통
Korean pronunciation: 인**트랜**시전스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's intransigence about using smartphones is legendary in our family.
- The CEO's intransigence on salary negotiations led to a company-wide strike.
- His intransigence about pineapple on pizza ended his relationship faster than you could say 'Hawaiian'.
intransigence
NOUN//ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒəns//
refusal to change one's views or to agree about something
Executive shows complete intransigence despite colleagues' urgent pleas for compromise
Arrogant intransigence blocks wise vigilance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French intransigeance, derived from Latin intransigēns meaning 'not willing to compromise.' The root combines the prefix in- (not) with transigēre (to settle or compromise).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's intransigence about using smartphones is legendary in our family.”
“The CEO's intransigence on salary negotiations led to a company-wide strike.”
“His intransigence about pineapple on pizza ended his relationship faster than you could say 'Hawaiian'.”
“The diplomatic talks collapsed due to the intransigence of both parties.”
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