dull meaning in Hindi

dull 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 plot of the novel is very dull.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (02-July Shift 4))

   ACharmingBDivertingCPloddingDRiveting
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Riveting

   The most appropriate antonym of "dull" in the given sentence is "riveting."
   Explanation:
   • Dull means boring, lacking interest, or unexciting.
   • Riveting means something that is extremely interesting or captivating, the opposite of dull.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Charming – While charming means appealing or pleasant, it doesn't directly counter the idea of dullness, which refers to lack of excitement.
   • Diverting – This means something that is entertaining, but it’s not as strong an opposite to dull as "riveting."
   • Plodding – Plodding means slow, tedious, or laborious, which could describe something that is dull, but it doesn't directly oppose it in the sense of being exciting.

2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   In spring the leaves are bright green, whereas they appear ______ in autumn.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 4))

   AdullBgleamingCdazzlingDluminous
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) dull

   Correct Answer: dull
   Explanation:
   The underlined word is bright, which means shiny, vivid, or full of light. We need its antonym, i.e., a word that means not bright or lacking vividness.
   Let’s analyze the options:
   • dull – ✅ Correct; means lacking brightness or vividness.
   • gleaming – Incorrect; means shining brightly.
   • dazzling – Incorrect; means extremely bright or impressive.
   • luminous – Incorrect; means emitting light; bright.
   So, the correct sentence is:
   "In spring the leaves are bright green, whereas they appear dull in autumn."

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Dull

   ACleverBYouthfulCColouredDBright
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Bright

   Answer: d
   Solution (Correct Option - d: Bright):
   The word "dull" means lacking brightness, shine, or vividness. Its direct opposite is "bright", which implies full of light, colour, or liveliness. Therefore, "bright" is the most appropriate antonym of "dull".
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Clever – This is the opposite of foolish or dumb, not dull in the visual or emotional sense.
   Youthful – This contrasts with aged or old, and is unrelated to brightness or dullness.
   Coloured – Opposite of colourless, but not of dull, because something can be coloured but still appear dull (i.e., not vivid or bright).
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Dull – not bright or lively; boring or faint (फीका, मंद, उबाऊ)
   B

Examples

• “The lecture was so dull that students started dozing off.”

dull – questions

What is the meaning of dull in Hindi?

dull means “नीरस, मंद” in Hindi. In English: Lacking interest, excitement, or sharpness

What are the synonyms of dull?

Synonyms of dull: boring, tedious, bland, uninteresting.

What is the opposite of dull?

Antonyms of dull: interesting, sharp, exciting.

Has dull been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – dull has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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