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conceited meaning in Hindi

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conceited adjective

Meaning: Excessively proud of oneself; vain

Hindi: घमंडी

Synonyms: arrogant, vain, self-important, egotistic

Antonyms: humble, modest

Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CPO 2020 T-1

conceited in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Conceited

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Modest

    Correct Answer: Modest
    Solution:
    The word "Conceited" means having an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain or arrogant.
    The correct antonym is "Modest", which means having a humble or realistic view of one’s abilities.
    Other Options:
    • Superior – implies being better than others — not an antonym
    • Proud – can be positive or negative; not opposite of conceited
    • Vain – similar in meaning to conceited — synonym, not antonym
    Difficult Words and Meanings:
    Conceited – overly proud of oneself – घमंडी / आत्ममुग्ध
    Modest – humble, not boastful – विनम्र / सरल
    Superior – better in rank or quality – श्रेष्ठ / ऊँचा
    Proud – feeling pleasure over one’s achievements – गर्वित
    Vain – overly concerned wi

  2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Modest

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Conceited

    Explanation:
    The word “Modest” refers to someone who is humble, not boastful, and does not show off about their achievements, appearance, or abilities.
    🔸 Hindi: विनम्र, नम्र, बड़ाई न करने वाला
    We are looking for the opposite (antonym) of this trait — someone who is proud, self-important, or vain.
    Let’s look at the options:
    • Conceited – excessively proud of oneself; vain
    🔸 Hindi: घमंडी, अहंकारी ✅
    → This is the correct antonym of “modest.”
    • Glum – looking or feeling gloomy or sad
    🔸 Hindi: उदास ❌
    • Sullen – silently angry or gloomy
    🔸 Hindi: रूखा, चिड़चिड़ा ❌
    • Unhappy – not happy
    🔸 Hindi: दुखी ❌
    ✅ Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of “Modest” is: Conceited.

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conceited – questions

What is the meaning of conceited in Hindi?

conceited means “घमंडी” in Hindi. In English: Excessively proud of oneself; vain

What are the synonyms of conceited?

Synonyms of conceited: arrogant, vain, self-important, egotistic.

What is the opposite of conceited?

Antonyms of conceited: humble, modest.

Has conceited been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – conceited has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-1.

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