Meaning: Extremely ugly or repulsive in appearance.
Hindi: भयानक / कुरूप
Synonyms: ugly, grotesque, repulsive, monstrous
Antonyms: beautiful, attractive, pleasant
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
hideous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Synonyms
Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HIDEOUSAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Obnoxious
Meaning: hideous = extremely ugly or very unpleasant; repulsive *(अत्यंत कुरूप, घिनौना, वीभत्स)*.
obnoxious = extremely unpleasant or offensive *(घृणित, अप्रिय)*.
Both describe something that repels you — *a hideous crime*, *an obnoxious smell*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Innocuous = harmless, not likely to offend *(हानिरहित, निरापद)* — nothing repellent about it.
#B Appealing = attractive, pleasing *(आकर्षक)* — an antonym.
#B Pleasant = agreeable, enjoyable *(सुखद)* — also an antonym.
Answer: Obnoxious
*Three options are pleasant or harmless; only one is as repellent as hideous.*
Examples
- “The horror movie featured a hideous monster.”
hideous – questions
What is the meaning of hideous in Hindi?
hideous means “भयानक / कुरूप” in Hindi. In English: Extremely ugly or repulsive in appearance.
What are the synonyms of hideous?
Synonyms of hideous: ugly, grotesque, repulsive, monstrous.
What is the opposite of hideous?
Antonyms of hideous: beautiful, attractive, pleasant.
Has hideous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – hideous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.