intransigent
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- intransigence noun
- intransigency noun
- intransigently adverb
Etymology
Origin of intransigent
1875–80; < Spanish intransigente, equivalent to in- in- 3 + transigente (present participle of transigir to compromise) < Latin trānsigent- (stem of trānsigēns, present participle of trānsigere to come to an agreement); transact
Example Sentences
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It’s both a possibly sophisticated performance enhancer and the scourge of picky eaters, brand new to elite endurance athletes, but all too familiar to generations of intransigent five-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Mr Gibson called the housing industry "intransigent", adding: "Things like transport have improved in the last 20 years, but I haven't seen any greater availability of accessible housing."
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
Did Bill Belichick, a 73-year-old intransigent, forever controlling-the-narrative football coach with a record six Super Bowl titles, seemingly cede the reins to his girlfriend, 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson?
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
That stance is more intransigent than the one adopted by Saudi Arabia’s neighbor, the United Arab Emirates, another major oil and gas producer.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023
“Can you imagine what I’m going through ?” General Dreedle could be as intransigent with anyone else when displeased as he was with Colonel Moodus.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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