Intransigent
adj. /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/ (اِن ٹرَینسِی جینٹ)Unwilling to change one’s views or agree about something; stubbornly uncompromising.
Intransigent Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, intransigent describes someone who refuses to budge or compromise in a dispute.
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Refusing to compromise or change positionسمجھوتہ نہ کرنے والا
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Rigidly holding to a fixed stance despite pressureسختی سے موقف پر قائم رہنے والا
“Intransigent” is often used in negotiations, politics, and disputes to describe a party refusing to budge.
Word Details
| Word | Intransigent |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | C1 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | ہٹ دھرم، سمجھوتہ نہ کرنے والا |
| English Meaning | Stubbornly refusing to compromise |
| Pronunciation | /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/ |
| Word Type | Formal, negative adjective |
| Commonness | Common in political and negotiation writing |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “intransigent” for someone who refuses to compromise in a negotiation or dispute — an intransigent union that rejected every proposed compromise.
اردو وضاحت
“Intransigent” اس شخص یا فریق کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو مذاکرات میں سمجھوتہ کرنے سے سختی سے انکار کرے۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Stubborn” is general and can apply to personal habits or small decisions; “intransigent” specifically describes refusing to compromise in negotiations, disputes, or ideological positions, often in a formal or political context.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Intransigent |
| Noun | Intransigence |
| Adverb | Intransigently |
There is no standard verb form of “intransigent” in modern English.
Intransigent vs Stubborn
“Stubborn” is general and can apply to personal habits or minor decisions of any kind.
“Intransigent” specifically describes refusing to compromise in negotiations, disputes, or firmly held ideological positions, often in a formal or political context.
Common Mistakes
✓ She was stubborn about which movie to watch.
For trivial personal choices, use “stubborn”; “intransigent” fits serious negotiations or firmly held positions.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Useful in Task 2 essays about negotiation, politics, or conflict resolution.
Speaking: Can describe a difficult negotiation or dispute in Part 3.
Example: “An intransigent approach to trade talks can delay agreements for years.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears in political science and history passages discussing failed negotiations or diplomatic standoffs.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Spanish los intransigentes (a 19th-century Spanish political faction that refused compromise), from Latin in- (“not”) + transigere (“to come to an agreement”).
Memory Tip
“In” (not) + “transigent” (related to reaching agreement) — intransigent means refusing to reach an agreement.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “intransigent”:
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3. Antonym of “intransigent”:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of intransigent in Urdu?
Intransigent means ہٹ دھرم، سمجھوتہ نہ کرنے والا — unwilling to change one’s views; stubbornly uncompromising.
Is intransigent a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is intransigence and the adverb is intransigently.
What are the synonyms of intransigent?
Uncompromising, inflexible, obstinate, and unyielding — with nuance explained above.
What is the opposite of intransigent?
Flexible, accommodating, and cooperative.