1. refusing to compromise or change one’s views or position; stubbornly uncompromising

1. a person who refuses to compromise or change their views

Examples

• The senator remained intransigent on the tax issue despite pressure from his party.
• Her intransigent attitude made negotiations extremely difficult.
• The union leaders were intransigent in their demands for higher wages.
• Both sides became increasingly intransigent as talks continued.
• The intransigents in the group refused to accept any proposed changes.
• His intransigent stance cost him support among moderate voters.
• The company’s intransigent position led to a lengthy strike.