dismal meaning in Hindi

dismal in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   The performance of the team in the lost match was dismal.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 4))

   ASaddenBCheapCLuminousDDainty
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Luminous

   Correct Answer: Luminous
   Explanation:
   Let’s understand the meaning of the underlined word and each option:
   • Dismal – very bad, gloomy, depressing, or hopeless.
   Now the options:
   • Sadden – to make someone feel sad; not an antonym, but rather similar in tone.
   • Cheap – low in cost or value; unrelated to "dismal".
   • Luminous – bright or full of light; opposite of "gloomy" or "dismal".
   • Dainty – delicate or elegant; not directly related in meaning or opposition to "dismal".
   ✅ Luminous is the most appropriate antonym of dismal, as it suggests brightness and positivity, contrasting the dark and gloomy tone of "dismal".

2. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Gloomy

   ADismalBVainCStickyDBuoyant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Dismal

   Answer: a) Dismal
   Explanation:
   Gloomy means dark, sad, or depressing (उदास या अंधेरा सा माहौल).
   • Dismal = depressing, gloomy, or cheerless (उदास, निराशाजनक) → Correct synonym
   • Vain = having too much pride or producing no result (घमंडी / व्यर्थ) → unrelated
   • Sticky = having a glue-like texture or feeling uncomfortable (चिपचिपा) → unrelated
   • Buoyant = cheerful or able to float (उत्साही / तैरने वाला) → opposite in meaning
   Only "dismal" accurately matches the meaning of "gloomy".

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night’s concert.

   AlivelyBsmartCexhaustingDmelancholy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) lively

   Answer: lively
   Solution:
   • The underlined word dismal means very bad or depressing (उदासीन / निराशाजनक).
   • The antonym is lively, which means full of life and energy (जीवंत / उत्साहित). ✅
   • Option meanings:
   • Lively – energetic and cheerful (जीवंत) ✅
   • Smart – intelligent or stylish (स्मार्ट) ❌
   • Exhausting – very tiring (थकाने वाला) ❌
   • Melancholy – sad or gloomy (उदास) ❌

Examples

• “The weather was dismal throughout the trip.”

dismal – questions

What is the meaning of dismal in Hindi?

dismal means “उदास/निराशाजनक” in Hindi. In English: Depressing or dreary; causing gloom.

What are the synonyms of dismal?

Synonyms of dismal: gloomy, bleak, dreary, depressing, somber.

What is the opposite of dismal?

Antonyms of dismal: cheerful, bright, pleasant.

Has dismal been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – dismal has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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