Intransigent
Meaning: Unwilling to compromise or change one's views.
Example
- Talks collapsed because both sides remained intransigent on the issue of wages.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms:
uncompromisingrigidunbending
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “intransigent”?
Answer: B) Unwilling to compromise or change one's views.
“Intransigent” means: Unwilling to compromise or change one's views.
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