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asperity meaning in Hindi

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asperity noun

Meaning: harshness of tone, manner, or temper

Hindi: कठोरता / तीखापन

Synonyms: harshness, severity, sharpness, roughness, acerbity

Antonyms: gentleness, mildness, kindness

Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1

asperity in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
    ASPERITY

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Harshness

    Asperity = roughness of manner, harshness.
    Synonym: Harshness. Kindness/Softness are antonyms.

  2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Asperity

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Civility

    Answer: 4 (Civility)
    Solution (Correct Option - 4: Civility):
    The word “asperity” means harshness or severity in tone, manner, or conditions. It often refers to rudeness, bitterness, or a rough way of speaking or behaving.
    The correct antonym is “civility”, which means politeness, courtesy, or respectful behaviour—the direct opposite of harshness.
    Why other options are incorrect:
    Virility – means manliness or masculine strength (पौरुष), unrelated to harshness or politeness.
    Curiosity – means a desire to know or learn something (जिज्ञासा); has no opposite relationship with asperity.
    Acridity – means sharpness or bitterness (especially in taste or smell), which is actually a synonym, not an an

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asperity – questions

What is the meaning of asperity in Hindi?

asperity means “कठोरता / तीखापन” in Hindi. In English: harshness of tone, manner, or temper

What are the synonyms of asperity?

Synonyms of asperity: harshness, severity, sharpness, roughness, acerbity.

What is the opposite of asperity?

Antonyms of asperity: gentleness, mildness, kindness.

Has asperity been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – asperity has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.

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