Meaning: Absurd or ridiculous to the point of being funny
Hindi: हास्यास्पद
Synonyms: absurd, ridiculous, preposterous, farcical, laughable
Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, logical
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
ludicrous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Choose the misspelt word from the given options.
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Ludicurous
The misspelt word is ' Ludicurous .' The correct spelling is 'Ludicrous' (l-u-d- i -c-r-o-u-s). ' Ludicurous ' incorrectly inserts a 'u' before ' rous .'
Correct Answer: Option 3 ( Ludicurous )
Option 1 (Cemetery): Correctly spelled—a burial ground.
Option 2 (Punctuate): Correctly spelled—to use punctuation marks.
Option 3 ( Ludicurous ): Misspelled. Correct: 'Ludicrous'—meaning absurd, ridiculous.
Option 4 (Indolence): Correctly spelled—means laziness or habitual avoidance of work. - SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Ludicrous
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Ludicrous
The correct spelling is "Ludicrous" — meaning absurd, ridiculous, or laughable. The word comes from Latin " ludicrus " (relating to play or sport).
Memory tip: LU + DI + CROUS = Ludicrous.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 — " Ludicurous ": incorrect; inserts a spurious "u" between "c" and "r" — ludi-cu- rous .
Option 3 — " Ludicuros ": incorrect; adds "u" and omits the final "u" — ludi- curo -s.
Option 4 — " Ludicorus ": incorrect; changes the vowel order — ludi- cor -us instead of ludi- crous .
Examples
- “It was ludicrous to expect the project to finish in one day.”
ludicrous – questions
What is the meaning of ludicrous in Hindi?
ludicrous means “हास्यास्पद” in Hindi. In English: Absurd or ridiculous to the point of being funny
What are the synonyms of ludicrous?
Synonyms of ludicrous: absurd, ridiculous, preposterous, farcical, laughable.
What is the opposite of ludicrous?
Antonyms of ludicrous: sensible, reasonable, logical.
Has ludicrous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ludicrous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.