Meaning: Excessively proud of oneself; vain
Hindi: घमंडी
Synonyms: arrogant, vain, self-important, egotistic
Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CPO 2020 T-1
conceited in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ConceitedAnswer & 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 - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ModestAnswer & 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.
Examples
- “His conceited attitude annoyed his classmates.”
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.