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docile meaning in Hindi

adjectiveAsked 2× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025Antonyms · Synonyms · Spelling
docile adjective

Meaning: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

Hindi: आज्ञाकारी

Synonyms: obedient, compliant, tractable, submissive

Antonyms: rebellious, defiant, unruly

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1

docile in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms

    Identify the antonym of 'Docile'.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Headstrong

    The word 'Docile' means easy to control, obedient, and submissive.
    Option 2 (Headstrong) is correct because it means stubborn and self-willed, the exact opposite of docile.
    Option 1 (Soft) is wrong as it is similar in meaning to docile (mild, gentle).
    Option 3 (Gentle) is wrong because it is a synonym, not an antonym.
    Option 4 (Compliant) is wrong as it means obedient, also a synonym of docile.

  2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

    Choose the synonym of 'Docile'.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Pliable

    'Docile' means easily managed, obedient, or willing to be controlled. 'Pliable' (easily bent or influenced) is the closest synonym.
    'Reveal', 'Exhibit' and 'Clarify' are verbs unrelated to the sense of being obedient or easily led.

  3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Spelling

    Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word.
    Labradors are gentle, docil dogs.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) docile

    Answer: (2) docile
    Solution:
    The incorrect spelling in the sentence is “docil”. The correct spelling is “docile”, which means calm, obedient, or easy to handle (शांत / आज्ञाकारी).
    (1) Labradoors – Incorrect spelling of “Labradors”.
    (3) Labradaurs – Incorrect spelling.
    (4) gentil – Incorrect spelling of “gentle”.
    Only (2) docile is the correct spelling of the word that was misspelt in the sentence.
    Word Meanings:
    • Docile – आज्ञाकारी / शांत
    • Gentle – कोमल / सौम्य
    • Labrador – एक कुत्ते की नस्ल

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docile – questions

What is the meaning of docile in Hindi?

docile means “आज्ञाकारी” in Hindi. In English: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

What are the synonyms of docile?

Synonyms of docile: obedient, compliant, tractable, submissive.

What is the opposite of docile?

Antonyms of docile: rebellious, defiant, unruly.

Has docile been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – docile has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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