maladroit
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
maladroit in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Maladroit
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Skillful
Correct Answer: Option 3 — Skillful
'Maladroit' means clumsy or inept; lacking skill. Its antonym should mean skilled and dexterous. 'Skillful' means having and using skill — the direct antonym.
Why the others are wrong:
Option 1 — 'Clumsy' is a synonym of maladroit.
Option 2 — 'Awkward' is a synonym of maladroit.
Option 4 — 'Inept' means having no skill — also a synonym of maladroit.
maladroit – questions
Has maladroit been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – maladroit has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.