antagonist meaning in Hindi

antagonist in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
   Out of those group members, Rohan is the one who opposes others, no matter what they tell him.

   AprotagonistBanatomistCantagonistDagonist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) antagonist

   Correct Answer: antagonist
   Explanation:
   The word "antagonist" refers to someone who opposes or is hostile to someone or something, which fits the context of the sentence where Rohan is described as someone who opposes others.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for the following description.
   A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something.

   AProtagonistBAntagonistCPhilanthropistDOptimist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Antagonist

   Meaning: antagonist = a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary *(विरोधी, प्रतिद्वंद्वी, शत्रु)*.
   Root: Greek *anti* (against) + *agonistes* (contestant) — one who contends against.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Protagonist = the leading character, or a chief supporter of a cause *(नायक, मुख्य पात्र, प्रमुख समर्थक)* — *pro/proto* (first), the exact opposite role.
   #B Philanthropist = a person who gives money or time to help others *(परोपकारी, लोकोपकारी)* — *phil* (love) + *anthropos* (man).
   #B Optimist = a person who always expects a good outcome *(आशावादी)*; its opposite is *pessimist*.
   
   Answer: Antagonist
   
   *In a story the protagonist is the hero and t

Examples

• “The antagonist in the movie was finally defeated.”

antagonist – questions

What is the meaning of antagonist in Hindi?

antagonist means “विरोधी/खलनायक” in Hindi. In English: A person who opposes or competes with another; villain

What are the synonyms of antagonist?

Synonyms of antagonist: opponent, rival, adversary, enemy.

What is the opposite of antagonist?

Antonyms of antagonist: ally, protagonist.

Has antagonist been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – antagonist has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.

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