Meaning: Having an empty space inside; lacking substance or sincerity.
Hindi: खोखला
Synonyms: empty, vacant, insincere, meaningless
Antonyms: solid, genuine, full
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML
hollow in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HollowAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Worthwhile
Correct Answer: Worthwhile
Explanation:
• Word: Hollow
• Meaning: Empty or having no real value or substance
• Hindi: खोखला, जिसमें सार या गहराई नहीं हो
• Antonym: Worthwhile
• Meaning: Valuable, meaningful, or important
• Hindi: मूल्यवान, सार्थक, उपयोगी
• Example:
• His speech was hollow and lacked emotion.
(उसका भाषण खोखला था और उसमें भावना की कमी थी।)
• Helping others is a worthwhile activity.
(दूसरों की मदद करना एक सार्थक कार्य है।)
Other Options (Incorrect):
• Crafty – Clever in a deceitful way; not opposite of "hollow"
• चालाक, धूर्त
• Arched – Curved structure; unrelated in meaning
• मेहराबदार
• Spurious – False or fake; somewhat close in meaning to "hollow" rather than opposite
• झूठ
Examples
- “His apology sounded hollow and insincere.”
hollow – questions
What is the meaning of hollow in Hindi?
hollow means “खोखला” in Hindi. In English: Having an empty space inside; lacking substance or sincerity.
What are the synonyms of hollow?
Synonyms of hollow: empty, vacant, insincere, meaningless.
What is the opposite of hollow?
Antonyms of hollow: solid, genuine, full.
Has hollow been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – hollow has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML.