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intransigentunwilling 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

intransigent concept
💡 Concept

Husband refuses to compromise on anything

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intransigent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When the situation's urgent, every agent moves - except the intransigent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Roottransig
Suffix--ent

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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🎵Rhyme

agenturgentconvergent
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is intransigent about her bedtime - 9 PM sharp, no matter what's on TV.

😄 Fun example

The cat proved intransigent about moving from the sunny spot on the couch.

Both sides remained intransigent during the lengthy negotiations.

😄 Fun example

His intransigent refusal to use GPS led to three hours of being lost in the countryside.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

stubborninflexibleuncompromisingobstinaterigid

Antonyms

flexiblecompromisingaccommodating

Related

adamantsteadfastunyieldingresolute