Intransigent

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt/

Definitions of intransigent

noun a person who is intransigent

Example Sentences

A1 The intransigent refused to compromise on the issue.

A2 The intransigent's stubbornness caused tension in the group.

B1 The intransigent's refusal to listen to other opinions led to conflict.

B2 The intransigent's unwavering stance made negotiations difficult.

C1 The intransigent's inflexibility hindered progress in the discussions.

C2 The intransigent's rigidity was a major obstacle in reaching a resolution.

adjective unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something

Example Sentences

A1 She is very intransigent when it comes to following rules.

A2 The manager's intransigent attitude made it difficult for the team to suggest any changes.

B1 His intransigent refusal to compromise led to a breakdown in negotiations.

B2 The intransigent stance of the government resulted in widespread protests.

C1 The CEO's intransigent behavior alienated many employees and stakeholders.

C2 The intransigent opposition from certain members of the board derailed the company's plans for expansion.

Examples of intransigent in a Sentence

formal The intransigent negotiator refused to compromise on any of the terms.

informal She's so intransigent, she never listens to anyone else's opinion.

slang He's an intransigent jerk who always thinks he's right.

figurative The mountain stood intransigent against the changing weather.

Grammatical Forms of intransigent

past tense

intransigent

plural

intransigents

comparative

more intransigent

superlative

most intransigent

present tense

intransigent

future tense

will be intransigent

perfect tense

has been intransigent

continuous tense

is being intransigent

singular

intransigent

positive degree

intransigent

infinitive

to be intransigent

gerund

being intransigent

participle

intransigent

Origin and Evolution of intransigent

First Known Use: 1873 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intransigent' originated from the Latin word 'intransigentem', which means 'not yielding'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a political context to describe individuals who were uncompromising and unwilling to negotiate, the term 'intransigent' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe anyone who is stubbornly resistant to change or compromise.