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innocent meaning in Hindi

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innocent adjective

Meaning: Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from moral wrong.

Hindi: निर्दोष, मासूम

Synonyms: guiltless, blameless, naive, pure, harmless

Antonyms: guilty, culpable, corrupt

Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1

innocent in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Innocent
    (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 1))

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Guilty

    Correct Answer: Guilty
    Explanation:
    Let’s understand the meaning of “Innocent” and compare it with each option:
    • Innocent – free from guilt, blame, or wrongdoing.
    Now the options:
    • Guilty – ✅ having committed a crime or wrongdoing; direct antonym of “Innocent.”
    • Unfair – lacking justice or equality; not the opposite of “Innocent.”
    • Righteous – morally right or virtuous; actually similar in tone to “Innocent.”
    • Mischievous – causing minor trouble or annoyance; not the opposite of “Innocent” in the legal or moral sense.
    ✅ Therefore, “Guilty” is the most appropriate antonym of “Innocent.”

  2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

    Which word is closest in meaning to innocent?
    The astrologer was as much a stranger to the stars as were his innocent customers.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Gullible

    Meaning: in this sentence innocent = unsuspecting, easily taken in *(भोला, सीधा-सादा)*.
    The astrologer knows nothing of the stars, yet his customers trust him — they are being fooled.
    gullible = easily deceived or tricked *(आसानी से बहकाया जाने वाला, भोला)* — this is exactly what a fake astrologer's customers are.
    Why the others are wrong.
    • naive = lacking experience or worldly judgement *(अनुभवहीन, सरल)* — close, but it describes a general lack of experience, while the sentence is about being deceived, which is the special sense of gullible.
    • wise = having sound judgement *(बुद्धिमान)* — a wise customer would not visit a fake astrologer at all.
    • guilty = responsible for a wrong *(दोषी)*

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innocent – questions

What is the meaning of innocent in Hindi?

innocent means “निर्दोष, मासूम” in Hindi. In English: Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from moral wrong.

What are the synonyms of innocent?

Synonyms of innocent: guiltless, blameless, naive, pure, harmless.

What is the opposite of innocent?

Antonyms of innocent: guilty, culpable, corrupt.

Has innocent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – innocent has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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