Intransigency
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In
politics
, the quality of absolute irreconcilableness; dogged hostility; obstinate refusal to make compromise.
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noun.
The quality of
intransigence
.
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noun.
the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
Word Usage
"This was the first step in a programme of action to highlight management "intransigency" in resolving pay disparities and low wages in Parliament."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
bullheadedness
obstinacy
obstinance
pigheadedness
self-will