Meaning: Extremely unpleasant, bad, or of poor quality
Hindi: भयानक, बहुत बुरा
Synonyms: terrible, dreadful, horrible, appalling
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023
awful in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) She had an aweful headache that wouldn't go away.
Option B contains the misspelled word: " aweful " is incorrect. The correct spelling is "awful" (A-W-F-U-L) — meaning very bad or unpleasant. A common error is inserting a silent 'e' as in " aweful ." All other sentences use the correct spelling "awful."
- SSC MTS 2023 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Aweful
Answer: (2) Aweful
Solution:
• The correct spelling is "Awful" (भयानक, बहुत बुरा).
• Grammar, Familiar, and Pleasant are spelled correctly.
• Therefore, option (2) Aweful is incorrectly spelled. - SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AwfulAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Terrible
The most appropriate synonym of "awful" is "terrible".
The word "awful" typically means extremely bad, unpleasant, or dreadful. It can also convey a sense of fear or awe-inspiring negativity.
Inoffensive: Not causing harm or annoyance.
Terrible: Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or dread.
Acceptable: Adequate or satisfactory; able to be agreed on or approved of.
Delightful: Causing delight; charming or pleasing.
Examples
- “The weather was awful during our entire trip.”
awful – questions
What is the meaning of awful in Hindi?
awful means “भयानक, बहुत बुरा” in Hindi. In English: Extremely unpleasant, bad, or of poor quality
What are the synonyms of awful?
Synonyms of awful: terrible, dreadful, horrible, appalling.
What is the opposite of awful?
Antonyms of awful: wonderful, pleasant.
Has awful been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – awful has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023.