Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-2
cacophobia in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-2 One Word Substitution
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Fear of ugliness.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Cacophobia
Meaning: cacophobia = an abnormal fear of ugliness *(कुरूपता का भय)*.
Greek *kakos* = bad, ugly + *phobos* = fear — the same *caco-* as in *cacophony* (an ugly, harsh sound).
Answer: Cacophobia
Why the others are wrong.
• acrophobia = fear of heights *(ऊँचाई का भय)* — Greek *akron* = peak.
• arachnophobia = fear of spiders *(मकड़ी का भय)* — Greek *arachne* = spider.
• hydrophobia = fear of water *(जल का भय)* — also an old name for rabies.
*caco- = bad or ugly: cacophony (harsh sound), cacography (bad handwriting), cacophobia (fear of ugliness).*
cacophobia – questions
Has cacophobia been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cacophobia has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-2.