noun

intransigence

in-TRAN-zih-juns/ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒəns/

Stubborn refusal to compromise or change one's position.

Her intransigence stalls negotiations even after the other participant compromises.

A compact two-moment negotiation shows one participant making a substantial concession while the other maintains exactly the same demand and repeats her refusal.

Etymology

inLatinnot

+transigLatincome to an agreement

+enceEnglishstate or quality

With “not” attached to a verb meaning “come to an agreement,” the pieces describe a refusal to settle differences. The noun makes that uncompromising stance a quality or state.

In context

misesmedia47:49

personal dealings as I already emphasized in this regard Murray was and remain to the end a softy but in his speeches and in his writings this radicalization in increasing intransigence came in response to developments

Coming of Age With Murray | Hans-Hermann Hoppe

More examples

The union's intransigence leaves little room for a deal.
The mayor's intransigence frustrates residents seeking changes to the plan.
His intransigence over the vacation dates makes planning difficult.

Forms

intransigence

intransigent adjective — Unwilling to compromise or change position.

Similar words

stubbornness: Broader resistance to change, not necessarily involving negotiation or compromise.
inflexibility: Emphasizes difficulty adapting, rather than a deliberate refusal to compromise.