Meaning: Having keen interest or enthusiasm to do something.
Hindi: उत्सुक, इच्छुक
Synonyms: enthusiastic, keen, zealous, avid
Antonyms: reluctant, indifferent
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
eager in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms
Identify the antonym of "Eager":
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Indifferent
'Eager' means strongly wanting to do something. Its antonym is 'Indifferent', meaning having no interest or concern.
'Keen', 'Interested' and 'Enthusiastic' are all synonyms of eager, not antonyms. - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Select the synonym of Eager.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Enthusiastic
Meaning: eager = keenly wanting to do or have something, full of desire *(उत्सुक, लालायित)*.
enthusiastic = full of eager interest and energy *(उत्साही)* — the same keenness, so it matches.
Why the others are wrong.
• lazy = unwilling to work or make an effort *(आलसी)* — the opposite of eager.
• dull = slow, lifeless, lacking spark or interest *(नीरस, मंद)*.
• idle = doing nothing, inactive *(निठल्ला, बेकार)*.
*An eager learner is enthusiastic; the other three all sit still.* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air Force.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) keen
Answer: keen
Solution:
• The word eager means enthusiastic or very interested (उत्सुक).
• The best synonym from the options is keen, which also means having a strong desire or interest (दिलचस्प / उत्सुक).
• Option analysis:
• dubious – doubtful or uncertain (संदिग्ध)
• unconcerned – not worried or interested (बेपरवाह)
• ✅ keen – correct synonym
• irksome – annoying or irritating (कष्टदायक)
✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: keen. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
I could not sleep because I was too eager, so I got up early and dressed.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Exhilarated
Answer: Exhilarated
Explanation:
The word eager means keenly enthusiastic (उत्सुक), and exhilarated—meaning very excited (उत्साहित)—best matches that sense here.
• Tensed – feeling anxious (तनावग्रस्त)
• Apathetic – showing no interest (उदासीन)
• Satisfied – content or pleased (संतुष्ट)
Only exhilarated conveys the high energy and anticipation implied by “eager.”
Examples
- “The students were eager to start the new project.”
eager – questions
What is the meaning of eager in Hindi?
eager means “उत्सुक, इच्छुक” in Hindi. In English: Having keen interest or enthusiasm to do something.
What are the synonyms of eager?
Synonyms of eager: enthusiastic, keen, zealous, avid.
What is the opposite of eager?
Antonyms of eager: reluctant, indifferent.
Has eager been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – eager has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.