intransigent
or in·tran·si·geant
adjective
noun
Origin of intransigent
Examples from the Web for intransigent
Contemporary Examples of intransigent
He becomes angry, intransigent, furiously scribbling notes; Chaz meets determination with determination.
If the deal fell through, “ the rest of the world would see Iran as the intransigent ones, not us.”
Secondly, U.S. Secretary of State Kerry has recently pushed the Arab League towards flexing its intransigent position on borders.
And why is it that the Republicans can be so intransigent and Barack Obama gets blamed?
But on the subject of marriage, Motilal was intransigent: his son would have to endure an arranged match.
Historical Examples of intransigent
Neither Giovanni nor his wife were of the absolutely "intransigent" way of thinking.
Don OrsinoF. Marion Crawford
Thus religion acquires a meaning and a reasonableness that the most intransigent rationalist cannot misunderstand.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious LifeEmile Durkheim
Intransigent, in-tran′si-jent, adj. refusing to come to any understanding, irreconcilable.
The most intransigent of modern revolutionaries might learn a trick or two from this sacred poet.
Visions and RevisionsJohn Cowper Powys
It doesn't bother you, my getting your help and then not protecting you from these intransigent tribesmen?
The BarbariansJohn Sentry