intransigent
refusing to compromise or change one's views
Word origin: From Spanish intransigente, from Latin transigere, to come to an agreement.
Intransigent in a sentence
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Negotiations collapsed because both sides remained intransigent.
Negotiations stalled because both delegations remained intransigent, unwilling to surrender even a minor point.
Using “intransigent” well
Intransigent describes a firm refusal to compromise or change one's position, and it contrasts with flexible and accommodating.
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