honest meaning in Hindi

honest in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   He was the most honest and good-hearted man that she had ever met.

   ADeceptiveBSincereCFakeDBiased
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Sincere

   Correct Answer: Sincere
   Explanation: The synonym for "honest" in this context is "sincere," which means genuine, truthful, or free from deceit.
   Other options:
   • Deceptive: Means misleading or dishonest, which is the opposite of "honest."
   • Fake: Means not genuine or counterfeit, which contrasts with "honest."
   • Biased: Means having a prejudice or being partial, which is unrelated to "honest."

2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Candid
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (11-July Shift 4))

   ACruelBHonestCTopDBright
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Honest

   Correct Answer: Honest
   Explanation:
   The word "candid" means truthful and straightforward; frank.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • Cruel – Incorrect; means causing pain or suffering.
   • Honest – ✅ Correct; means truthful and sincere.
   • Top – Incorrect; means best or highest.
   • Bright – Incorrect; means intelligent or shining.
   So, the most appropriate synonym of candid is honest.

3. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Honest

   ASecretiveBSincereCStrangeDDaring
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Sincere

   ✅ Explanation:
   Word: Honest
   Part of speech: Adjective
   Meaning: Truthful, fair, and free from deceit or fraud (ईमानदार, सच्चा)
   🔄 Synonym:
   • Sincere — Genuine and truthful in thoughts, feelings, or actions ✅
   (Matches the meaning of “honest” closely.)
   ❌ Incorrect Options:
   • Secretive — Tending to conceal information (छुपाने वाला)
   • Strange — Unusual or unfamiliar (अजीब)
   • Daring — Brave or bold (साहसी)
   ✅ Final Answer: Sincere ✅

Examples

• “She gave an honest answer to the difficult question.”

honest – questions

What is the meaning of honest in Hindi?

honest means “ईमानदार” in Hindi. In English: Truthful and sincere; free from deceit

What are the synonyms of honest?

Synonyms of honest: truthful, sincere, upright, trustworthy.

What is the opposite of honest?

Antonyms of honest: dishonest, deceitful, corrupt.

Has honest been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – honest has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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