intransigency

Noun

Meaning

the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

intransigence rigidity obstinacy doggedness obduracy grimness inflexibleness inflexibility rigidness bullheadedness pigheadedness inexorability inexorableness relentlessness implacability
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Antonyms

fear cooperation flexibility compliance submission obedience
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Hypernyms

obstinacy self-will bullheadedness pigheadedness obstinance stubbornness

Examples

Since 1991, a year in which the ceasefire was proclaimed under the auspices of the United Nations, many roundtable negotiations have held, but Morocco's intransigency and the support of many Western powers have always been present." Source: Internet

The intransigency of the Tamil Tigers was clearly the stumbling block for any negotiation for a peaceful settlement. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

intransigeant intransigeantly intransigence intransigent intransigentism intransigentist