Definition

A refusal to change one's views or to agree about something; stubbornness in holding to a position.

Example

His intransigence during the negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.

Conversation

I think the artist's intransigeance really shows in their latest work.

Yeah, it definitely gives it a unique character.

Right? It's like they refuse to compromise on their vision.

That's what makes their art so powerful and authentic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intransigeance → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "transigere" (from Latin, meaning to come to an agreement or to settle). The word describes a state of being unwilling to compromise or change one's position, hence not coming to an agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being willing to 'settle' ('transigere') — that's why intransigeance means an unwillingness to compromise.

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