Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
at a loss for words in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be at a loss for wordsAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Not know what to say
Correct Answer: Not know what to say
Solution:
The idiom "be at a loss for words" means being so surprised, shocked, or emotional that you don’t know what to say.
Other options are incorrect:
• Lost the urge to speak – doesn’t capture the surprise or emotional context
• Habituated to using difficult words – unrelated meaning
• Not aware of the language – refers to language knowledge, not emotion
Meanings:
be at a loss for words – unsure what to say due to surprise/emotion – बोलने के लिए शब्द न मिलना
loss – absence or lack – कमी
urge – strong desire – इच्छा
at a loss for words – questions
Has at a loss for words been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – at a loss for words has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.