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Intransigent

in-TRAN-si-juhntadjective

Meaning

Unwilling to change your views, position, or agree with others.

Example

His intransigent attitude made it difficult for the team to reach an agreement.

Good to know

Intransigent is stronger than simply being firm. It usually suggests an unwillingness to compromise, even when compromise might help resolve a disagreement.

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