greenhorn meaning in Hindi

greenhorn in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   The new intern is a greenhorn and thus his superiors take advantage of him.

   AJealousBInexperiencedCOverenthusiasticDSick
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Inexperienced

   Answer: Inexperienced
   Explanation:
   The idiom greenhorn means inexperienced (अनुभवहीन), referring to someone new and lacking practical knowledge. Here, it highlights the intern’s naivety, explaining why his superiors take advantage of him.
   • Remember: Use greenhorn for novices who require guidance due to their unfamiliarity.

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A green horn

   AInexperienced personBUneducated personCSkilled personDClever person
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Inexperienced person

   Correct Answer: Inexperienced person
   Explanation:
   The idiom "a green horn" refers to someone who is new to a job, task, or situation and lacks experience.
   • green often symbolises newness or immaturity
   • So, "green horn" literally means a novice or beginner (अनुभवहीन व्यक्ति)
   Other options are incorrect:
   • Uneducated person – refers to lack of formal education, not necessarily inexperience.
   • Skilled person – opposite of the idiom’s meaning.
   • Clever person – refers to intelligence, not experience level.
   Thus, "a green horn" means an inexperienced person.

3. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   The new electrician is a green horn, but will learn fast.

   AEfficientBProficientCProfessionalDInexperienced
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Inexperienced

   Explanation:
   Correct Answer: Inexperienced
   📘 Meaning of “green horn”:
   A green horn refers to someone who is new and lacks experience in a job, skill, or field.
   (अनुभवहीन व्यक्ति)
   ❌ Evaluation of Other Options:
   • Efficient – (कुशल)
   • ❌ Not related to experience; means productive or effective
   • Proficient – (निपुण / प्रवीण)
   • ❌ Opposite of “green horn”; means skilled and experienced
   • Professional – (पेशेवर)
   • ❌ Someone engaged in a profession, may or may not be new
   • Doesn't capture the “new/inexperienced” meaning of the idiom
   🟢 So, the correct meaning of “green horn” is: Inexperienced

Examples

• “As a greenhorn in journalism, he made many mistakes.”

greenhorn – questions

What is the meaning of greenhorn in Hindi?

greenhorn means “अनुभवहीन व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: An inexperienced or naive person.

What are the synonyms of greenhorn?

Synonyms of greenhorn: novice, beginner, newbie, tyro.

What is the opposite of greenhorn?

Antonyms of greenhorn: veteran, expert.

Has greenhorn been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – greenhorn has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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