The word "intransigence" means being stubborn or unwilling to compromise. It refers to a person's refusal to change their opinion, attitude, or position, even when faced with convincing arguments or evidence. Full definition
But after years of American intransigence on global warming, Mr. Markey said he thought China would be influenced by the Obama administration's commitment to the issue. (nytimes.com)
For its part, the Move NY plan is the first congestion pricing proposal to win substantial support since former mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal crashed on the shoals of Assembly intransigence in 2008. (politico.com)
Republican Representative Paul Ryan's latest budget cuts Medicare spending 50 % and Medicaid spending 75 % to pay for a 12.5 % tax break for millionaires; Republican intransigence on raising revenue to lower the deficit will trigger irresponsible cuts to our defense budget; and Republicans want to strip women of the ability to make health care choices for themselves.» (nystateofpolitics.com)