Intransigent: meaning, definitions and examples
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intransigent
[ ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt ]
behavior
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Synonyms
rigid, stubborn, uncompromising, unyielding
Examples of usage
- He is known for his intransigent attitude towards any compromise.
- The intransigent employee refused to follow the new company policy.
person
A person who is unwilling to compromise or agree to a change in their views.
Synonyms
diehard, dogmatic, hardliner, obstinate
Examples of usage
- The intransigent refused to attend the meeting and discuss the issue.
- She was labeled as an intransigent by her colleagues due to her inflexible stance.
Translations
Translations of the word "intransigent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intransigente
🇮🇳 अविचलित
🇩🇪 unversöhnlich
🇮🇩 tak kenal kompromi
🇺🇦 непохитний
🇵🇱 nieugięty
🇯🇵 妥協しない
🇫🇷 intransigeant
🇪🇸 intransigente
🇹🇷 uzlaşmaz
🇰🇷 타협하지 않는
🇸🇦 غير متهاون
🇨🇿 neústupný
🇸🇰 neústupný
🇨🇳 不妥协的
🇸🇮 nepopustljiv
🇮🇸 ósveigjanlegur
🇰🇿 ымырасыз
🇬🇪 უცვლელი
🇦🇿 barışmaz
🇲🇽 intransigente
Word origin
The word 'intransigent' originated in the late 19th century from the French word 'intransigeant', which means 'uncompromising'. It was first used in a political context to describe individuals who were uncompromising in their political beliefs. Over time, the term has evolved to also describe individuals who are stubborn or unwilling to change their views or behavior. The word has been widely used in both political and general contexts to describe people or actions that are inflexible or unyielding.