intransigence

/ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒəns/
noun
  1. The quality of refusing to change one's opinions or behavior, especially when others disagree.
    • The teacher's intransigence frustrated students who wanted to try a new approach.
    • His intransigence made it impossible to reach a peace agreement.
    • Intransigence in negotiations often leads to failure.
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