Choose the antonym of the word Transient from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Permanent
Transient means lasting only for a short time, passing. Its antonym is permanent.
Example: The pain was transient and disappeared within minutes.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Permanent (answer) | lasting for ever or for a very long time (the opposite of something that soon passes) | After years of contract work, she finally got a permanent job. |
| (2) Occupational | connected with a person's job (it has nothing to do with how long something lasts) | Back pain is an occupational hazard for drivers. |
| (3) Modern | of the present or recent times (its opposite is "ancient", not "transient") | The city has a modern airport. |
| (4) Impudent | rude and disrespectful (it describes behaviour, not duration) | The teacher punished the boy for his impudent reply. |
| Synonyms of transient: temporary, fleeting, short-lived, passing Antonyms of transient: permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal Also asked in CUET (UG): transient – 06-06-2026 Slot 1, 18-05-2026 Slot 2, 13-05-2026 Slot 1, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 19-05-2025 Slot 1, 02-06-2023 Slot 1, 10-08-2022 Slot 1 impudent – 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 28-05-2025 Slot 1, 23-05-2025 Slot 2 |