Intransigent
hardin-TRAN-sih-junt
adjective
Definition
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising
Examples
“The intransigent negotiators refused all compromise.”
“His intransigent stance prolonged the conflict.”
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GRE Tip
Intransigent is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "uncompromising" or "obstinate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "flexible".
Related GRE Words
obdurate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
recalcitrant
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude
refractory
Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to treatment
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
adamant
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
mulish
Resembling or characteristic of a mule; stubborn
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