refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
example
Despite the team's efforts to negotiate a compromise, the intransigent leader refused to consider any changes to the proposal.
synonyms
uncompromisinginflexibleobstinate
word origin — from Latin 'intransigēns', meaning 'non-compromising', from 'in-' (not) + 'transigere' (to come to an agreement)
intransigent, facetious, dogmatic, obstreperous, grandiloquent: meanings and examples
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intransigent · adjective/ɪnˈtræn.dʒənt/
refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
Despite the team's efforts to negotiate a compromise, the intransigent leader refused to consider any changes to the proposal.
Synonyms: uncompromising, inflexible, obstinate
Origin: from Latin 'intransigēns', meaning 'non-compromising', from 'in-' (not) + 'transigere' (to come to an agreement)
facetious · adjective/fəˈsiːʃəs/
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
His facetious remarks during the serious discussion about climate change made many uncomfortable.
Synonyms: flippant, glib, jocular
Origin: from Latin 'facetiosus', meaning 'joke', from 'facetus', meaning 'elegant, polished'
dogmatic · adjective/dɔɡˈmætɪk/
expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
His dogmatic beliefs about politics often alienated those who held different views.
Synonyms: doctrinaire, opinionated, rigid
Origin: from Late Latin 'dogmaticus', from Greek 'dogmatikos', from 'dogma' meaning 'that which seems good'.
obstreperous · adjective/əbˈstrɛpərəs/
noisy and difficult to control
The obstreperous crowd at the concert made it difficult for the band to hear themselves play.
Synonyms: rowdy, unruly, boisterous
Origin: From the Latin 'obstreperus', meaning 'noisy' or 'clamorous', which is derived from 'ob' (against) and 'strepere' (to make a noise).
grandiloquent · adjective/ˌɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/
pompous or extravagant in language, especially in a way that is intended to impress
His grandiloquent speeches often left the audience more confused than impressed, as he favored complex words over clear communication.
Synonyms: bombastic, pompous, extravagant
Origin: The word 'grandiloquent' comes from the Latin 'grandiloquentem', which is the present participle of 'grandiloqui', meaning 'to speak grandly', composed of 'grandis' meaning 'grand' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'.