hope meaning in Hindi

hope in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Synonyms

   Choose the word that is the closest synonym to the word "expectation".

   ASurpriseBDisappointmentCHopeDMemory
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Hope

   The correct answer is Option 3: Hope.
   "Expectation" means a strong belief that something will happen or be the case. "Hope" is its closest synonym — both refer to looking forward to something desired.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   - Surprise (Option 1): Means something unexpected — the opposite of expectation, which is about anticipating something.
   - Disappointment (Option 2): The feeling when expectations are not met — a consequence of unmet expectations, not a synonym.
   - Memory (Option 3): Relates to the past — expectation relates to the future.

2. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Hope

   AChanceBOptimismCCourageDDoubt
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Doubt

   Correct Answer: Doubt
   Solution:
   The word hope means a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Its antonym is doubt, which means uncertainty or lack of conviction.
   Other options are incorrect:
   • Chance – possibility or opportunity (related, not opposite)
   • Optimism – positive expectation (similar to hope)
   • Courage – bravery, unrelated to hope
   Meanings:
   hope – expectation or desire for something good – आशा
   doubt – uncertainty or lack of belief – संदेह
   chance – possibility – संभावना
   optimism – positive outlook – आशावाद
   courage – bravery – साहस

3. SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms

   Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
   Hope

   ACautionBWishCCynicismDRealism
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Wish

   Answer: (2) Wish
   Solution:
   • The word "Hope" means a feeling of desire or expectation for something to happen (आशा, इच्छा)
   • Caution means carefulness to avoid danger (सावधानी)
   • Cynicism means distrust of others' motives (निराशावाद)
   • Realism means accepting things as they are (वास्तववाद)
   • Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of Hope is Wish (इच्छा), option (2).

Examples

• “She never lost hope despite repeated failures.”

hope – questions

What is the meaning of hope in Hindi?

hope means “आशा, उम्मीद” in Hindi. In English: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

What are the synonyms of hope?

Synonyms of hope: expectation, aspiration, optimism, wish, faith.

What is the opposite of hope?

Antonyms of hope: despair, hopelessness, pessimism.

Has hope been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hope has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC MTS 2023, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.

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