Meaning: Known about by many people
Hindi: प्रसिद्ध / मशहूर
Synonyms: renowned, celebrated, well-known
Antonyms: unknown, obscure
Asked in: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 · SSC Steno 2024 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
famous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
This book is written by a famous author named G.H. Sullivan.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) unknown
The most appropriate antonym for famous is:
unknown
Explanation: "Famous" means well-known or widely recognized, and the opposite of that is "unknown."
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Illegible: This refers to something that cannot be read, which is unrelated to the meaning of "famous."
• Uniform: This means consistent or identical, which doesn't serve as an antonym for "famous."
• Illiterate: This refers to someone who is unable to read or write, which is not directly related to the meaning of "famous." - Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Antonyms
Choose the correct option.
'famous' is most opposite to: _____Answer & explanation
Answer: C) obscure
"Famous" means well-known and renowned. Its antonym is "Obscure" — not well-known, unnoticed. "Boring" means uninteresting. "Eminent" means famous and respected (a synonym, not opposite). "Untalented" relates to skill, not fame. Hence the correct answer is obscure.
Examples
- “She is a famous singer in India.”
famous – questions
What is the meaning of famous in Hindi?
famous means “प्रसिद्ध / मशहूर” in Hindi. In English: Known about by many people
What are the synonyms of famous?
Synonyms of famous: renowned, celebrated, well-known.
What is the opposite of famous?
Antonyms of famous: unknown, obscure.
Has famous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – famous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.