at sea meaning in Hindi

at sea in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
   At sea

   AExperiencing luckBTravelling abroadCGaining sudden wealthDFeeling confused or perplexed
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Feeling confused or perplexed

   The idiom "at sea" means feeling confused, puzzled or uncertain — like being lost on the open sea.
   It does not relate to luck, travel or wealth.

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   At sea

   AAt a loss or perplexedBObsoleteCTo blunderDTo overcome
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) At a loss or perplexed

   Answer: 1 (At a loss or perplexed)
   Solution:
   The idiom “at sea” means confused, unsure, or puzzled, especially when you don't know what to do next — just like a person lost in the middle of the sea without direction.
   ✔ Example:
   When the teacher explained the topic, I was completely at sea.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • Obsolete – means outdated (पुराना), not related to confusion.
   • To blunder – means to make a careless mistake (भूल करना), not the same as being confused.
   • To overcome – means to succeed in dealing with something difficult (काबू पाना); opposite in meaning.
   Idiom Meaning:
   At sea – confused or at a loss (हक्का-बक्का या उलझन में होना)

3. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Feel at sea

   AFeel comfortable while travelling by waterBFeel angryCFeel seasickDFeel lost or confused
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Feel lost or confused

   Answer: Feel lost or confused
   Solution:
   • The idiom "feel at sea" means to feel lost, confused, or uncertain, especially in a new or unfamiliar situation.
   • It originates from the idea of being in the middle of the sea without direction.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Feel comfortable while travelling by water – opposite meaning; “at sea” in idioms implies confusion, not comfort.
   • Feel angry – unrelated emotion.
   • Feel seasick – literal meaning, but not the idiomatic usage.

Examples

• “He was completely at sea during the interview.”

at sea – questions

What is the meaning of at sea in Hindi?

at sea means “भ्रमित, असमंजस में” in Hindi. In English: Confused or unsure about what to do

What are the synonyms of at sea?

Synonyms of at sea: confused, puzzled, bewildered.

What is the opposite of at sea?

Antonyms of at sea: clear, certain.

Has at sea been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – at sea has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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