Meaning: An expert judge in matters of taste, especially art or food.
Hindi: पारखी / गुणज्ञ
Synonyms: expert, aficionado, specialist, authority
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
connoisseur in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Spelling
Select the correctly spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Connoisseur
Meaning: connoisseur = an expert judge in matters of taste, such as art, food or music *(पारखी, मर्मज्ञ)*.
*a connoisseur of classical music*
Build the spelling.
con + nois + seur (from French)
c-o-n-n-o-i-s-s-e-u-r — double n, double s, ending -eur.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Conoisseur — only one n; the word has nn.
#B Connoiser — one s and ending *-er*; it needs ss and -eur.
#B Connoiseur — only one s; it needs ss.
Answer: Connoisseur
*Double n, double s, French -eur: con-noi-sseur.* - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Connoiseur
Answer: 2
Solution (Correct Option – 2: Connoiseur):
The correct spelling is “Connoisseur”, not “Connoiseur”.
A connoisseur is a person who is an expert in matters of taste (such as food, art, or wine). The misspelling here is common because the word is of French origin and has a tricky letter pattern.
Why other options are correct:
Diarrhoea – Correct British English spelling of the word (अतिसार/दस्त).
Pseudonym – Correct spelling; it means a false or pen name used by authors (उपनाम).
Perseverance – Correct spelling; it means continued effort despite difficulties (दृढ़ता, लगातार प्रयास).
Difficult Word Meanings:
Connoisseur – An expert judge in matters of taste (स्वाद या कला का जानकार) - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Rajib is not only an extremely reputed conoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) conoisseur
Answer: 3 (conoisseur)
Solution:
The word “conoisseur” is incorrectly spelt.
The correct spelling is “connoisseur”, which means an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in art, food, or wine.
✔ Correct sentence:
"Rajib is not only an extremely reputed connoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur."
Why other options are correct:
• Entrepreneur – correct spelling; a person who starts a business.
• Reputed – correct; means well-known or respected.
• Successful – correct; means achieving desired goals.
Difficult Word Meaning:
• Connoisseur – an expert in matters of taste (कलामर्मज्ञ)
• Entrepreneur – a business founder or operator (उद्यमी)
• Reputed – having a good reputation (प् - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the option in which the word ‘connoisseur’ is used correctly.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Only a __connoisseur__ can tell the difference between a fake painting and an original painting.
Explanation:
• A connoisseur and a novice can be given the same job to control law and order.
• Incorrect. “Connoisseur” refers to expertise in a specific field of taste or appreciation (like art, wine, food), not law and order (कानून व्यवस्था).
• novice (नया व्यक्ति)
• Only a connoisseur can tell the difference between a fake painting and an original painting.
• Correct. This uses "connoisseur" properly: only someone with expert knowledge (पारखी) in art can distinguish between a fake and an original painting.
• A new connoisseur was posted to the town to bring order.
• Incorrect. Again, this incorrectly uses “connoisseur” as if it’s an official or administrative post (प्रशासनिक पद), which i
Examples
- “He is a connoisseur of fine wines.”
connoisseur – questions
What is the meaning of connoisseur in Hindi?
connoisseur means “पारखी / गुणज्ञ” in Hindi. In English: An expert judge in matters of taste, especially art or food.
What are the synonyms of connoisseur?
Synonyms of connoisseur: expert, aficionado, specialist, authority.
What is the opposite of connoisseur?
Antonyms of connoisseur: amateur, novice.
Has connoisseur been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – connoisseur has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.