Meaning: Very attentive to detail and hard to please
Hindi: अत्यंत चूज़ी / सूक्ष्मग्राही
Synonyms: meticulous, picky, finicky, particular
Antonyms: careless, easygoing, sloppy
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2023 T-2 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
fastidious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
FASTIDIOUSAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) indifferent
Solution:
The word "fastidious" means being very attentive to detail, hard to please, or excessively concerned with cleanliness or precision.
We are looking for a word that means the opposite—someone who is not concerned with details or precision.
• Critical – not opposite; often goes with fastidiousness
• Fussy – synonym, not antonym
• Difficult – unrelated or slightly overlapping in meaning
• Indifferent – correct; it means not concerned, careless, or unconcerned, which is the opposite of fastidious
Answer: Option D (indifferent). - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fastidious
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (03-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Lax
The word "fastidious" refers to someone who is very particular, meticulous, or hard to please, often with an attention to detail.
Now, let's examine each option for its antonym:
• Speedy: This refers to something or someone that is fast, which is unrelated to the meaning of "fastidious." It is not an antonym.
• Lax: This means not strict, careless, or lenient, which is the opposite of being fastidious, as it implies a lack of attention to detail or care.
• Late: This refers to being delayed or tardy, which is unrelated to being fastidious. It is not an antonym.
• Scrupulous: This word means someone who is very careful, diligent, and precise, similar to "fastidious." It is not an antonym.
Con - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Fastidious
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Meticulous
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Meticulous"
"Fastidious" = very attentive to accuracy and detail; very careful and thorough; excessively particular about taste or standards; hard to please; showing great attention to cleanliness and detail. ✓
"Meticulous" = showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise; taking extreme care about minor details; thorough and exact. ✓
Fastidious ≈ Meticulous (both describe a person who is extremely careful, thorough, and attentive to detail) ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Easygoing' = relaxed and tolerant; not easily worried or upset; casual and laid-back. The ANTONYM of fastidious. ✗
Option 2 'Indulgent' = lenient and permissive; allowing p - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Fastidious
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Sloppy
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Sloppy"
"Fastidious" means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; very careful about neatness, cleanliness, and quality. A fastidious person has very high standards and is hard to please.
Antonym of fastidious = "Sloppy" (done or made carelessly and messily; not attentive to detail; lacking precision).
Fastidious = meticulous, exacting, precise ↔ Sloppy = careless, untidy, haphazard
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 "Meticulous" — means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. This is a SYNONYM of fastidious, not an antonym.
Option 3 "Fussy" — means very particular; hard to please; overly concerned with detail. Also a SY - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word:
FASTIDIOUSAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Careless
Meaning: fastidious = very attentive to detail and hard to please *(अति सतर्क, नकचढ़ा, तुनकमिज़ाज)*.
Careless = paying no attention, taking no trouble over detail *(लापरवाह, असावधान)* — the plain opposite of an eye that misses nothing.
A fastidious editor rereads every comma; a careless one lets the page go as it is.
Why the others are wrong.
• meticulous = extremely careful and precise about small things *(अत्यंत सावधान, सूक्ष्मदर्शी)* — a near-perfect synonym, so it is the most attractive trap on the paper.
• neat = tidy, in good order *(साफ़-सुथरा, व्यवस्थित)* — the result of being fastidious, never its opposite.
• selective = choosing carefully from what is available *(चयनशील, छाँटकर चुन - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Being careful that every detail of something is correctAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Fastidious
Answer: Fastidious
Solution:
• The phrase "Being careful that every detail of something is correct" refers to someone who is very attentive to detail and accuracy.
• The correct one-word substitute is Fastidious, which means very concerned about accuracy, cleanliness, or detail (सूक्ष्मतापूर्ण / बारीकी से ध्यान देने वाला)।
• Option analysis:
• ✅ Fastidious – correct (बारीकी से हर बात पर ध्यान देने वाला)
• Stubborn – unwilling to change (ज़िद्दी)
• Impregnable – cannot be conquered or broken into (अभेद्य)
• Squeamish – easily made to feel sick or disgusted (घिनाने वाला या नाज़ुक)
• ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: Fastidious.
Examples
- “She is fastidious about keeping her desk organized.”
fastidious – questions
What is the meaning of fastidious in Hindi?
fastidious means “अत्यंत चूज़ी / सूक्ष्मग्राही” in Hindi. In English: Very attentive to detail and hard to please
What are the synonyms of fastidious?
Synonyms of fastidious: meticulous, picky, finicky, particular.
What is the opposite of fastidious?
Antonyms of fastidious: careless, easygoing, sloppy.
Has fastidious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – fastidious has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.