Intransigent Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈtɹænsədʒənt/, /ˌɪnˈtɹænzədʒənt
in-TRAN-suh-jent
ɪntɹˈænsɪdʒənt
in-TRAN-si-jent
Definition
Unwilling to change your ideas or behavior, or to agree with others; refusing to compromise.
Usage & Nuances
'Intransigent' is formal and often used in discussions about politics, negotiations, or stubborn disagreements. It describes someone who refuses to compromise, even when cooperation is needed. Often seen as negative; synonyms include 'unyielding' or 'stubborn'.
Spanish: intransigentePortuguese (BR): intransigentePortuguese (PT): intransigenteChinese (Simplified): 不妥协的 - 固执的Chinese (Traditional): 不妥協的 - 固執的Hindi: अडिग - अड्यलArabic: عنيد - متعنتBengali: অবিচল - অনমনীয়Russian: непреклонный - непримиримыйJapanese: 非妥協的 - 頑な（かたくな）Vietnamese: không khoan nhượng - cứng nhắcKorean: 완고한 - 타협하지 않는Turkish: uzlaşmaz - ödün vermezUrdu: ڈٹ جانے والا - کسی صورت سمجھوتہ نہ کرنے والاIndonesian: tidak mau berkompromi - keras kepala
Example Sentences
He remained intransigent during the meeting.
basic
The manager was intransigent about the deadline.
basic
Her opinion was completely intransigent.
basic
It's hard to make progress when both sides are so intransigent.
natural
The negotiations fell apart because the parties were too intransigent.
natural
You don't have to be so intransigent; sometimes compromise is necessary.
natural