cynic meaning in Hindi

cynic in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who is critical of the motives of others

   AChauffeurBCynicCInterviewerDCurator
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Cynic

   The one-word substitute for "a person who is critical of the motives of others" is:
   Cynic
   A cynic is someone who tends to be distrustful of others' motives and believes that people are primarily motivated by self-interest.
   The other options are not appropriate:
   • Chauffeur refers to a person who drives a car for someone.
   • Interviewer refers to a person who conducts interviews.
   • Curator refers to a person in charge of a museum or other collection.
   So, the correct answer is Cynic.

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for the phrase in italics.
   "A person who is indifferent to or distrustful of human integrity or morality."

   AIdealistBCynicCOptimistDHumanitarian
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Cynic

   A 'Cynic' is a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and is distrustful of human integrity or morality.
   Idealist = one who pursues lofty ideals; Optimist = one who expects the best; Humanitarian = one concerned with welfare of others — all opposite or unrelated.

3. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who doubts the sincerity or goodness of others'.

   AOptimistBCynicCRealistDPessimist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Cynic

   Cynic – a person who believes people are motivated only by self-interest, doubting the sincerity of others.
   Optimist – hopeful; Realist – sees things as they are; Pessimist – expects the worst.

Examples

• “He is such a cynic that he never trusts anyone's good intentions.”

cynic – questions

What is the meaning of cynic in Hindi?

cynic means “निंदक, संशयवादी व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A person who believes people act only out of self-interest; distrustful of sincerity

What are the synonyms of cynic?

Synonyms of cynic: skeptic, pessimist, doubter, misanthrope.

What is the opposite of cynic?

Antonyms of cynic: optimist, idealist.

Has cynic been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cynic has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1.

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