intransigence
/ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒəns/
in · tran · si · gence
/ɪn · ˈtræn · sɪ · dʒəns/
English Definition
n. stubbornness; refusal to compromise
Significado en Español
intransigencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
The company's intransigence led to the strike.
公司的不妥协态度导致了罢工。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (not) + transig (yield) + ence → uncompromising, unyielding.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of “intransigence”?
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A
Flexibility
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B
Stubbornness
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C
Submission
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D
Agreement
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B — Stubbornness.
“intransigence” means n. stubbornness; refusal to compromise
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His stubborn ______ blocked every attempt to reach a fair, lasting deal.
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A
flexibility
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B
cooperation
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C
intransigence
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D
openness
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C — intransigence.
“intransigence” means n. stubbornness; refusal to compromise
Common questions about “intransigence”
What does “intransigence” mean?
intransigence — n. stubbornness; refusal to compromise. In Chinese: 不妥协，不让步.
How do you pronounce “intransigence”?
intransigence is pronounced /ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒəns/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · tran · si · gence.
How do you use “intransigence” in a sentence?
The company's intransigence led to the strike. (公司的不妥协态度导致了罢工。)
What are synonyms for “intransigence”?
inflexibility, obstinacy, stubbornness — all close in meaning to intransigence (n. stubbornness; refusal to compromise).
Is “intransigence” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. intransigence appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intransigence”?
in- (not) + transig (yield) + ence → uncompromising, unyielding.
