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
- 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.” - 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)*
Examples
- “The court found him innocent of all charges.”
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.