Meaning: Existing naturally in a person from birth; inborn.
Hindi: जन्मजात / सहज
Synonyms: inborn, natural, inherent, instinctive
Antonyms: acquired, learned
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
innate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Antonyms
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
She has an innate ability to solve complex mathematical problems.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Acquired
Meaning: innate = present from birth, not learned *(जन्मजात, स्वाभाविक)*.
Its opposite is an ability gained later through learning or effort.
Acquired = gained by learning, practice or experience *(अर्जित, सीखा हुआ)*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Natural = existing by nature, not taught *(स्वाभाविक, प्राकृतिक)* — a synonym of innate.
#B Inborn = existing from birth *(जन्मजात)* — the closest synonym of innate.
#B Hereditary = passed down from parents *(वंशानुगत, पैतृक)* — also something one is born with, so it sides with innate.
Answer: Acquired
*Three options mean "born with it" — the odd one out is the antonym.* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
InnateAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Learned
Answer: Learned
Solution:
• The word Innate means something inborn or natural (जन्मजात).
• The antonym is Learned, meaning acquired by learning, not natural (सीखा हुआ).
• Option analysis:
• Natural – synonym of innate (प्राकृतिक)
• Replete – full or abundant (परिपूर्ण)
• ✅ Learned – opposite meaning (सीखा हुआ)
• Aquatic – related to water (जलजीव)
✅ Therefore, the correct antonym is Learned.
Examples
- “She has an innate talent for music.”
innate – questions
What is the meaning of innate in Hindi?
innate means “जन्मजात / सहज” in Hindi. In English: Existing naturally in a person from birth; inborn.
What are the synonyms of innate?
Synonyms of innate: inborn, natural, inherent, instinctive.
What is the opposite of innate?
Antonyms of innate: acquired, learned.
Has innate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – innate has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.