frugal meaning in Hindi

frugal in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   Even when he was left with plenty of fortune, he lived a frugal life.

   AHardworkingBThriftyCExtraordinaryDPurposeless
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Thrifty

   Correct Answer: Thrifty
   Explanation: The word "frugal" refers to being careful with money or resources, living simply and avoiding unnecessary expenditure. The synonym "thrifty" also means being economical or careful with money.
   Other options:
   • "Hardworking" – Refers to putting in a lot of effort, unrelated to being frugal.
   • "Extraordinary" – Means something remarkable or unusual, not related to frugality.
   • "Purposeless" – Means lacking purpose or direction, unrelated to frugality.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   A frugal lifestyle doesn’t necessarily reflect someone’s personality.

   AconventionalBdynamicCcooperativeDwasteful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) wasteful

   The underlined word is "frugal," which means being careful or sparing with money or resources, often characterized by avoiding waste.
   The correct antonym is:
   • Wasteful: This word means using resources carelessly or extravagantly, which is the opposite of frugal. A "wasteful" lifestyle is characterized by spending or using resources without thought, whereas a "frugal" lifestyle is about being economical and avoiding waste.
   Let's briefly look at the other options:
   • Conventional: This refers to something that is based on or following established practices or traditions. It doesn't directly contrast with "frugal," as it doesn't relate to how one uses resources.
   • Dynamic: This refers to someth

3. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Frugal

   AProfligateBHappyCCheapDThrifty
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Profligate

   Answer: Profligate
   Explanation:
   The word "frugal" means careful or economical in spending money; avoiding waste – मितव्ययी।
   We are looking for its antonym (opposite).
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • Profligate – wasteful, spending money recklessly – फिजूलखर्च → ✅ Correct antonym
   • Happy – feeling joy – खुश → ❌ Unrelated
   • Cheap – low in cost – सस्ता → ❌ Not opposite of frugal
   • Thrifty – wisely economical – मितव्ययी → ❌ Similar in meaning
   So, the antonym of frugal is profligate – फिजूलखर्च.

4. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

   Identify the synonym of 'Frugal':

   AWastefulBEconomicalCExtravagantDGenerous
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Economical

   'Frugal' means careful and sparing in the use of money or resources. 'Economical' carries the same meaning, so it is the correct synonym.
   'Wasteful' and 'Extravagant' are antonyms, and 'Generous' means free in giving, which is not the same as being thrifty.

5. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: FRUGAL

   ALavishBThriftyCExtravagantDWasteful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Thrifty

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — Thrifty
   FRUGAL means careful with money, avoiding waste. 'Thrifty' is its closest synonym — both mean economical and careful in spending.
   Why others are wrong:
   Option 1 (Lavish): Means spending generously or excessively — opposite of frugal.
   Option 3 (Extravagant): Means spending much more than necessary — antonym of frugal.
   Option 4 (Wasteful): Means using more than needed without care — antonym of frugal.

6. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Synonyms

   Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Frugal

   AExtravagantBEconomicalCGenerousDWasteful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Economical

   Meaning: frugal = careful in spending money or using resources; simple and not wasteful *(मितव्ययी, किफ़ायती)*.
   economical = giving good value, using no more than necessary *(किफ़ायती, मितव्ययी)* — the same idea.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B extravagant = spending far more than necessary *(फ़िज़ूलख़र्च)* — the antonym.
   #B generous = ready to give freely *(उदार, दानशील)* — about giving to others, not about thrift.
   #B wasteful = using carelessly, leaving waste *(अपव्ययी, बर्बादी करने वाला)* — another antonym.
   
   Answer: Economical
   
   *A frugal meal is a simple one — nothing extra, nothing wasted.*

Examples

• “She leads a frugal lifestyle to save for the future.”

frugal – questions

What is the meaning of frugal in Hindi?

frugal means “मितव्ययी / कंजूस” in Hindi. In English: Economical and careful with money or resources

What are the synonyms of frugal?

Synonyms of frugal: thrifty, economical, sparing, prudent.

What is the opposite of frugal?

Antonyms of frugal: wasteful, extravagant, lavish.

Has frugal been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – frugal has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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