Meaning: Bold or daring courage, often disrespectful
Hindi: धृष्टता / साहस
Synonyms: boldness, nerve, impudence, daring
Antonyms: timidity, shyness, cowardice
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
audacity in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The boxer showed audacity by agreeing to fight the champion.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Courage
Answer: Courage
Solution:
• The underlined word audacity means boldness or willingness to take risks (साहस / निडरता).
• The correct synonym is courage, which means the ability to face danger or difficulty confidently (साहस). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Reparation – making amends or compensation (मुआवजा) ❌
• Honesty – truthfulness (ईमानदारी) ❌
• Desperation – a state of despair (हताशा) ❌
• Courage – bravery or boldness (साहस) ✅
Examples
- “He had the audacity to question the judge's decision.”
audacity – questions
What is the meaning of audacity in Hindi?
audacity means “धृष्टता / साहस” in Hindi. In English: Bold or daring courage, often disrespectful
What are the synonyms of audacity?
Synonyms of audacity: boldness, nerve, impudence, daring.
What is the opposite of audacity?
Antonyms of audacity: timidity, shyness, cowardice.
Has audacity been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – audacity has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.