intransigent — unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 완고한, 타협하지 않는, 양보하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 인**트랜**시전트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is intransigent about her bedtime - 9 PM sharp, no matter what's on TV.
- The cat proved intransigent about moving from the sunny spot on the couch.
- Both sides remained intransigent during the lengthy negotiations.
intransigent
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt//
unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
Husband refuses to compromise on anything
In-transit gent won't budge - intransigent and rigid!
When the situation's urgent, every agent moves - except the intransigent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Spanish 'intransigente,' originally from Latin 'in-' (not) + 'transigere' (to come to an agreement). The term gained political prominence in 19th century Spain referring to uncompromising political factions.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is intransigent about her bedtime - 9 PM sharp, no matter what's on TV.”
“The cat proved intransigent about moving from the sunny spot on the couch.”
“Both sides remained intransigent during the lengthy negotiations.”
“His intransigent refusal to use GPS led to three hours of being lost in the countryside.”
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