Contrary and Intransigent

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Intransigent and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intransigent" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Intransigent

Intransigent adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: he has remained intransigent, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process

Contrary and intransigent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Intransigent".

Nearby Word: intransigence
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