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intransigence vs pigheadedness

pigheadedness vs intransigence

intransigence and pigheadedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intransigence Yes No No No
pigheadedness Yes No No No
As nouns, pigheadedness is a hypernym of intransigence; that is, pigheadedness is a word with a broader meaning than intransigence:
  • intransigence: the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
  • pigheadedness: resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Other hypernyms of intransigence include bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, self-will, stubbornness.
intransigence (noun) pigheadedness (noun)
the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between intransigence and pigheadedness

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