Meaning: Unwilling to change one's views or agree about something
Hindi: हठी / अड़ियल
Synonyms: stubborn, uncompromising, obstinate, inflexible
Antonyms: flexible, accommodating, compliant
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC Steno 2024 T-1
intransigent in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
My friend is not stubborn with regard to opinions; in fact, she is ________(intransigent).Answer & explanation
Answer: C) subservient
The correct answer is: - subservient
Explanation:
The word "intransigent" means refusing to change one's views or to agree. The opposite of this would be someone who is more yielding or compliant, which is best described by the word "subservient."
Other Words: -
• Pertinacious and tenacious both imply persistence or determination, which are qualities that are not the opposite of being intransigent.
• Obstinate means stubborn or unyielding, which is very similar to intransigent and is not an antonym. - SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Spelling
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
His ________ behavior during negotiations frustrated his teammates.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) intransigent
Correct Answer: Option 4 — intransigent
'Intransigent' is the correct spelling. It means refusing to change one's views or agree to compromises; stubborn and uncompromising.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 ( intranzigent ): Replaces 's' with 'z' — incorrect.
Option 2 ( intransegent ): Replaces ' i ' with 'e' in the middle — incorrect.
Option 3 ( intransigant ): Ends in '-ant' instead of '- ent ' — incorrect. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: INTRANSIGENT
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Stubborn
‘Intransigent’ means unwilling to compromise or change one’s position; obstinate.
‘Stubborn’ is the closest synonym.
Willing, Compliant and Submissive are antonyms. - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
His _______ behavior during negotiations frustrated his teammates.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) intransigent
Rule: intransigent = refusing to change one's views or to compromise *(हठी, अड़ियल, समझौता न करने वाला)*.
Spelling: in-trans-i-gent — *trans* as in *transact*, then -igent as in *negligent* and *diligent*.
Unbending behaviour in a negotiation is exactly what frustrates teammates.
Why the others are wrong.
• intranzigent — *z* for *s*; the prefix *trans-* never takes a z.
• intransegent — *e* for *i* in the third syllable; the ending is -igent.
• intransigant — *a* for *e*; the suffix is -ent, as in *diligent*, not *-ant*.
Word help.
negotiations = formal talks to reach an agreement *(बातचीत, वार्ता)*.
frustrated = annoyed at being unable to achieve something *(खीझ गए, निराश)*.
*Diligent, neg
Examples
- “The intransigent leader refused to negotiate.”
intransigent – questions
What is the meaning of intransigent in Hindi?
intransigent means “हठी / अड़ियल” in Hindi. In English: Unwilling to change one's views or agree about something
What are the synonyms of intransigent?
Synonyms of intransigent: stubborn, uncompromising, obstinate, inflexible.
What is the opposite of intransigent?
Antonyms of intransigent: flexible, accommodating, compliant.
Has intransigent been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – intransigent has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2024 T-1.