Intransigence (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The union's intransigence made it impossible to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the company's management.
- Her intransigence on the matter was starting to frustrate her colleagues, who felt that she was being unreasonable.
- The politician's intransigence on the issue of taxation was widely seen as a major obstacle to passing the budget.
- The teacher's intransigence made it difficult for the students to negotiate with her for an extension on the project deadline.
- The company's intransigence in refusing to acknowledge any wrongdoing led to a lengthy and costly lawsuit.