cursory
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
cursory in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Cursory
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Thorough
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Thorough
'Cursory' means hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. Its antonym should mean careful and complete. 'Thorough' means complete with attention to detail — the direct antonym.
Why the others are wrong:
Option 2 — 'Brief' means short in duration — a partial synonym of cursory, not an antonym.
Option 3 — 'Hasty' means done too quickly — a synonym of cursory.
Option 4 — 'Superficial' means lacking depth — another synonym of cursory.
cursory – questions
Has cursory been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cursory has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.