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hysterical meaning in Hindi

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hysterical adjective

Meaning: Exhibiting uncontrollable emotion, often fear or excitement

Hindi: उन्मादी

Synonyms: frantic, frenzied, uncontrollable

Antonyms: calm, composed, collected

Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1

hysterical in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Filled with fear or dread

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Hysterical

    Answer: Hysterical
    Solution:
    • The phrase "filled with fear or dread" suggests an extreme or uncontrollable emotional state caused by fear.
    • Hysterical means showing uncontrollable fear or panic (उन्मत्त, भयभीत) which fits the meaning perfectly. ✅
    • Other options:
    • Prudent – wise or careful (सावधान) ❌
    • Tremulous – shaking or trembling due to fear or nervousness (कांपता हुआ) – less intense than hysterical ❌
    • Corpulent – fat or obese (मोटा) ❌

  2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
    Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were hysterical.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Funny

    Answer: Funny
    Explanation:
    • In this context, hysterical means extremely funny (हास्यप्रद).
    • The other options are:
    • Dangerous (खतरनाक)
    • Emotional (भावनात्मक)
    • Scary (भयानक)
    Since hysterical here clearly conveys the sense of something causing great amusement, funny is the most appropriate synonym.

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hysterical – questions

What is the meaning of hysterical in Hindi?

hysterical means “उन्मादी” in Hindi. In English: Exhibiting uncontrollable emotion, often fear or excitement

What are the synonyms of hysterical?

Synonyms of hysterical: frantic, frenzied, uncontrollable.

What is the opposite of hysterical?

Antonyms of hysterical: calm, composed, collected.

Has hysterical been asked in SSC exams?

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

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