adversity meaning in Hindi

adversity in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Adversity

   ASuccessBAdvantageCPleasureDMisfortune
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Misfortune

   The correct synonym of Adversity is Misfortune.
   Explanation:
   • Adversity refers to difficult or unfavorable conditions or situations, often involving hardship or misfortune.
   • Misfortune is the closest synonym, as it denotes bad luck or unfortunate circumstances.

2. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Choose the correctly spelt word:

   AAdversityBAdvercityCAdverssityDAdverciti
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Adversity

   Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Adversity"
   "Adversity" is the correctly spelled word meaning a difficult or unpleasant situation; hardship or misfortune.
   Correct spelling: A - d - v - e - r - s - i - t - y
   Key: 's' (not 'c') after ' adver -', and single 's' before '- ity '.
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 2 " Advercity " — 'c' instead of 's' in the middle. Incorrect.
   Option 3 " Adverssity " — double 's' ( adverss -) is wrong. Only one 's' before '- ity '.
   Option 4 " Adverciti " — 'c' instead of 's', and '- iti ' instead of '- ity '. Doubly wrong.

3. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
   Adversity

   APenuryBAfflictionCFortuneDBrilliance
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Fortune

   Answer: Fortune
   Explanation:
   • Adversity means misfortune or hardship.
   • The opposite is Fortune, meaning good luck (सौभाग्य).
   • Other options don’t fit as antonyms:
   • Penury – extreme poverty (दरिद्रता)
   • Affliction – pain or suffering (पीड़ा)
   • Brilliance – exceptional talent or brightness (प्रतिभा)

Examples

• “She remained strong in the face of great adversity.”

adversity – questions

What is the meaning of adversity in Hindi?

adversity means “विपत्ति, संकट” in Hindi. In English: A state of difficulty or misfortune; hardship.

What are the synonyms of adversity?

Synonyms of adversity: hardship, misfortune, difficulty, trouble, calamity.

What is the opposite of adversity?

Antonyms of adversity: prosperity, fortune, ease.

Has adversity been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – adversity has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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