Need help...

[roxie]

Ok, here's the deal, I'm taking care of some emailing for my boss and he used a word that I cannot figure out how to spell. The online dictionary that I have says it's not a word, or it's not spelled correctly (well duh!) and spell check doesn't give me any options other than to delete it.
So, who has a dictionary and can look up this word for me? I'd appreciate any and all help with this.

 

[lilminx]

Well, what's the word?

 

[roxie]

oh shit, sorry it's been a really bad day!

It's intrangeance or something like it. I've tried different variations, but both of our spelling really sucks.

 

[lilminx]

Can you put it in the sentence, please? I'm having a hard time figuring out what the word is.

 

[Wave_Rider]

If you mean intransigence?

it means someone stubborn or adamant or even pig-headed

 

[lilminx]

Could this be it?

in·tran·si·gent also in·tran·si·geant Pronunciation Key (n-trns-jnt, -z-)
adj.
Refusing to moderate a position, especially an extreme position; uncompromising.

 

[patient1]

Intransigence- as in refusing to agree or compromise?

 

[roxie]

The sentence is;

Given the senate's intrangeance in approving (or even considering) our president's appointments of good men blah blah blah.

 

[roxie]

Re: If you mean intransigence?

it means someone stubborn or adamant or even pig-headed

That sounds about right!


Thanks so much!

 

[lilminx]

Well, then it seems as if the above suggestions are correct.

 

[Wave_Rider]

"refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising."

In this case, it refers to the senate's adamant refusal to accept the President's nominations

In "this" beach boy's opinion, of course