amateur meaning in Hindi

amateur in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   The amateur proved them all wrong.

   AAssistantBPrefectCChefDProfessional
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Professional

   Correct Answer: Professional
   Explanation:
   The word "amateur" refers to someone who is not a professional in a particular field, someone who lacks experience or expertise. The opposite of "amateur" would be someone who is skilled and experienced in a specific area, which is a "professional."

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who lacks competence and experience

   AExpertBAmateurCProselyteDImmature
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Amateur

   Answer: 2 (Amateur)
   Explanation:
   • Expert – Someone with a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular field; opposite in meaning.
   • Amateur – ✅ A person who engages in an activity without professional skill, training, or experience; correct one-word substitute.
   • Proselyte – A new convert to a religion or belief; unrelated to skill or experience.
   • Immature – Lacking full development emotionally or mentally; may imply inexperience but not specifically related to competence in a task.
   Thus, "Amateur" best fits as the one-word substitute for "a person who lacks competence and experience."

3. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   He is a complete novice when it comes to driving a car.

   ASwindlerBExpertCZealousDAmateur
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Amateur

   Answer: Amateur
   Explanation:
   • Novice means a beginner or someone new to a skill (शुरुआती).
   • Amateur means a non-professional or beginner (शौकिया या नौसिखिया), which is a synonym.
   • Swindler means a cheat or fraud (धोखेबाज), unrelated.
   • Expert means someone highly skilled (विशेषज्ञ), opposite in meaning.
   • Zealous means passionate or enthusiastic (उत्साही), unrelated here.
   So, the correct synonym is Amateur.

4. SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
   One who takes part in an activity for pleasure and not professionally.

   ANoviceBApprenticeCAmateurDVeteran
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Amateur

   The correct answer is Option 3: Amateur.
   An "amateur" is a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or hobby, on an unpaid basis — for pleasure, not as a profession.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   - Novice (Option 1): A beginner or inexperienced person — this is about skill level, not whether one is paid.
   - Apprentice (Option 2): A person learning a trade from a skilled employer — this is about professional training, not about doing something for pleasure.
   - Veteran (Option 4): A person who has long experience in a field — relates to experience, not to doing something for pleasure.

5. SSC CGL 2020 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate option for the given group of words.
   A person who is neither well experienced nor professional

   AAmateurBProficientCVeteranDExpert
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Amateur

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (Amateur)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   A person who is neither well experienced nor professional = amateur (शौकिया).
   Meanings
   • Proficient / Veteran / Expert – all mean skilled/experienced (opposite).

6. SSC CPO 2019 T-2 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
   AMATEUR

   AnoviceBapprenticeCprofessionalDlearner
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) professional

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (professional)
   Type: Antonym
   AMATEUR – one who does something for pleasure, not as a paid job; a non-expert (शौकिया).
   Meanings
   • novice – a beginner (नौसिखिया) – synonym.
   • apprentice – a trainee (प्रशिक्षु) – synonym.
   • professional – a trained expert who does it for a living (पेशेवर) → opposite. ✓
   • learner – one who is learning (सीखने वाला) – synonym.

Examples

• “He is just an amateur painter, not a professional.”

amateur – questions

What is the meaning of amateur in Hindi?

amateur means “शौकिया” in Hindi. In English: A person who engages in an activity without professional skill or pay.

What are the synonyms of amateur?

Synonyms of amateur: novice, beginner, dilettante.

What is the opposite of amateur?

Antonyms of amateur: professional, expert.

Has amateur been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – amateur has been asked 14 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-2, SSC CPO 2022 T-1 and more.

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