intransigence

Also in·tran·si·gen·cy

[in-tran-si-juhns]

noun

1. the state or quality of being intransigent, or refusing to compromise or agree; inflexibility.

   No agreement was reached because of intransigence on both sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intransigence¹

intransig(ent) + -ence

Example Sentences

But the Taliban's intransigence on women's rights affects its bid for international recognition, and for the sanctions against it to be lifted.

From BBC

Conversely, accommodating gestures and vague deadlines for sanctions that never materialize encourage Russian intransigence.

From Los Angeles Times

But he added it is not incorrect to say that after catastrophic losses, insurers will advance payments required by law, requiring public adjusters to justify an entire claim, often in the face of insurer intransigence.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent months, he's been more critical of Putin's intransigence and willingness to attack civilian targets, setting a series of deadlines for new sanctions on the Russians and other nations that do business with them.

From BBC

Hamas accused the Israeli side of intransigence over key sticking points in the negotiations.

From BBC

Related Words

• inflexibility www.thesaurus.com
• obstinacy