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Definitions for intransigence
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. intransigency, intransigencenoun

    the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

Wiktionary

  1. intransigencenoun

    Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

    The intransigence of both sides frustrated the negotiators.

  2. intransigencenoun

    The state of being intransigent.

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  1. intransigence

    Intransigence is a state or quality of being stubborn, uncompromising, or showing refusal to change one's views or actions. It often refers to an extreme inflexibility or obstinacy, typically in a political or ideological context.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of intransigence in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of intransigence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of intransigence in a Sentence

  1. Archbishop Ieronymos:

    If the world community, the leaders of powerful states, and international organizations do not take bold decisions, the ever-threatening presence of vulnerable refugee women and children will continue to grow globally, together we must shake the rocks and the walls against the intransigence of the powerful of the Earth.

  2. Arlene Foster:

    The Brexit negotiations have dominated our politics for three years. We need to respect the referendum result. The democratic decision has been made, whether in London or Brussels or indeed Dublin, now is the time to work for a sensible deal. The intransigence of the last three years must be left behind or else we are destined for a WTO exit in October.

  3. State John Kerry:

    We have in fact made genuine progress but ... we are not yet where we need to be on several of the most difficult issues, if we don't have a deal and there is absolute intransigence and unwillingness to move on the things that are important (for) us, (U.S.) President (Barack) Obama has always said we're prepared to walk away.

  4. Ned Price:

    There has been no substantial progress since transition officials spoke to the intransigence of the Department's political leadership late last week, as we said then, The Department is more pivotal to our national security than the Department of Defense, and an unwillingness to work together could have consequences well beyond January 20.

  5. Laicie Heely:

    Iran’s previous actions were the impetus for the international sanctions and negotiations that led to this final deal. Cheating or intransigence on the part of Iran would take us back to where we were before a deal, the final deal contains strong snap-back provisions that would restore sanctions in 65 days if Iran violates the agreement. This provision will be important for maintaining international unity going forward.

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