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Most asked Antonyms in SSC exams

From RBE's database of SSC English questions 2018–2026 – sorted by how many times each was asked.

Idioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSynonymsAntonymsSpelling
#WordMeaningAskedLatest exam
1amateurA person who engages in an activity without professional skill or pay. (शौकिया)14×SSC MTS 2025
2indispensableAbsolutely necessary; too important to be without. (अनिवार्य)12×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
3obsoleteNo longer in use or out of date. (अप्रचलित)11×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
4lucidClear and easy to understand; expressed clearly. (स्पष्ट)11×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
5incorrigibleNot able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. (असुधार्य)10×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
6benevolentKind, generous, and caring about others' wellbeing. (दयालु)10×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
7ephemeralLasting for a very short time; transient. (अल्पकालिक)10×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
8stoicEnduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. (अविचलित)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
9abundantExisting in large quantities; plentiful. (प्रचुर)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
10enormousVery large in size, quantity, or extent. (विशाल)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
11ambiguousOpen to more than one interpretation; not clear. (अस्पष्ट)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
12magnanimousGenerous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person. (उदार)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
13brittleHard but liable to break easily (भंगुर / कमजोर)9×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
14timidShowing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened (डरपोक / संकोची)9×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
15harmonyA state of agreement or pleasant combination (सामंजस्य / सद्भाव)9×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
16frugalEconomical and careful with money or resources (मितव्ययी / कंजूस)8×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
17melancholyA deep, long-lasting sadness or sorrow (उदासी / विषाद)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
18boldShowing courage and confidence; not afraid of risk (साहसी / निडर)8×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
19fastidiousVery attentive to detail and hard to please (अत्यंत चूज़ी / सूक्ष्मग्राही)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
20reluctantUnwilling and hesitant to do something (अनिच्छुक)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
21obstinateStubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course (हठी / जिद्दी)8×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
22inevitableCertain to happen and unavoidable (अपरिहार्य)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
23perseverancePersistence in doing something despite difficulty (दृढ़ता / अध्यवसाय)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
24conciseGiving information clearly in few words (संक्षिप्त)8×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
25trivialOf little importance or value (तुच्छ / मामूली)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
26gregariousFond of company; sociable (मिलनसार)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
27abandonTo leave someone or something completely and finally (त्याग देना / छोड़ देना)8×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
28diligentShowing care and effort in one's work or duties (मेहनती / लगनशील)8×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
29receiveTo take or get something that is given or sent (प्राप्त करना)7×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
30hostileUnfriendly and showing opposition or dislike (शत्रुतापूर्ण)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
31judiciousHaving or showing good judgment; wise (विवेकपूर्ण)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
32permanentLasting or intended to last indefinitely (स्थायी)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
33prudentActing with care and thought for the future (सावधान, विवेकशील)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
34perniciousHaving a harmful effect, especially gradually (हानिकारक)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
35eccentricUnconventional or slightly strange in behavior (सनकी)7×SSC MTS 2025
36tranquilFree from disturbance; calm (शांत)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
37meticulousShowing great attention to detail; very careful (सूक्ष्म, बारीकी से काम करने वाला)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
38wisdomThe quality of having experience and good judgment (बुद्धिमत्ता)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
39laconicUsing very few words; concise (संक्षिप्त, अल्पभाषी)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
40eruditeHaving or showing great knowledge or learning (विद्वान)7×SSC MTS 2025
41candidTruthful and straightforward; frank (स्पष्टवादी)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
42abolishTo formally end or put a stop to something (समाप्त करना)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
43dilemmaA situation requiring a choice between difficult options (दुविधा)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
44jovialCheerful and friendly in manner (हंसमुख)7×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
45gloomyDark or sad; lacking hope or brightness (उदास, निराशाजनक)7×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
46callousShowing no concern for others' feelings; unfeeling (निर्दयी, कठोर)7×SSC MTS 2024
47relevantClosely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand (प्रासंगिक)6×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
48apathyLack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern (उदासीनता)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
49catastropheA sudden, widespread disaster or terrible misfortune. (विपत्ति, प्रलय)6×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
50cautiousCareful to avoid danger or mistakes. (सावधान, सतर्क)6×SSC MTS 2025
51transientLasting only for a short time; temporary. (क्षणिक, अस्थायी)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
52cheerfulNoticeably happy and optimistic. (प्रसन्नचित्त, हर्षित)6×SSC MTS 2025
53cacophonyA harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. (कर्कश ध्वनि, शोरगुल)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
54imminentAbout to happen very soon. (आसन्न, निकटस्थ)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
55recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to authority or guidance. (हठी, अवज्ञाकारी)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
56fragileEasily broken or damaged; delicate. (नाजुक, भंगुर)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
57commenceTo begin or start something. (आरंभ करना, शुरू करना)6×SSC MTS 2025
58exaggerateTo represent something as larger or greater than it really is. (अतिशयोक्ति करना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
59clandestineKept secret, especially for an illicit purpose. (गुप्त, छिपा हुआ)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
60quixoticExtremely idealistic and unrealistic, often impractical. (कल्पनाविलासी, अव्यावहारिक)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
61generousWilling to give more of something than is necessary; kind. (उदार, दानशील)6×SSC MTS 2025
62eagerHaving keen interest or enthusiasm to do something. (उत्सुक, इच्छुक)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
63enigmaticDifficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. (रहस्यमय, पहेलीनुमा)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
64obscureNot well known; unclear or hard to understand. (अस्पष्ट, अज्ञात)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
65humbleHaving a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. (विनम्र, नम्र)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
66aggravateTo make a problem or situation worse. (बिगाड़ना, बढ़ाना)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
67contemporaryBelonging to the present time; modern. (समकालीन, वर्तमान)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
68clearEasy to perceive, understand, or explain; not ambiguous. (स्पष्ट, साफ)6×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
69nobleHaving high moral principles or ideals; of high birth. (उदात्त, कुलीन)6×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
70tediousToo long, slow, or dull; tiresome. (उबाऊ, थकाऊ)6×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
71incredibleImpossible or hard to believe; extraordinary. (अविश्वसनीय, अद्भुत)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
72iconoclastA person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions. (परंपरा भंजक, मूर्तिभंजक)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
73abrogateTo repeal or abolish a law, right, or formal agreement. (निरस्त करना)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
74feebleLacking physical or mental strength; weak. (कमज़ोर)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
75chaosComplete disorder and confusion. (अव्यवस्था)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
76magnificentExtremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. (भव्य)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
77rectifyTo correct or set right a mistake or fault. (सुधारना)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
78ceaseTo stop or bring to an end. (रुकना/बंद करना)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
79braveReady to face danger or pain without fear. (बहादुर)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
80calmFree from agitation, excitement, or disturbance; peaceful. (शांत)6×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
81languidLacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed. (सुस्त)6×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
82rigidUnable to bend or be forced out of shape; strict. (कठोर)6×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
83vainHaving excessive pride in appearance or achievements; futile. (व्यर्थ/घमंडी)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
84dismalDepressing or dreary; causing gloom. (उदास/निराशाजनक)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
85modestNot boastful or arrogant; moderate in size or amount. (विनम्र/साधारण)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
86deficientLacking an essential quality or element; insufficient. (अपर्याप्त)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
87attractTo cause someone or something to come closer or take interest. (आकर्षित करना)6×SSC MTS 2024
88versatileAble to adapt to many different functions or activities. (बहुमुखी)6×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
89forbidTo refuse to allow something; to prohibit. (मना करना)5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
90incessantContinuing without pause or interruption. (अविरत)5×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
91resilientAble to recover quickly from difficulties; tough. (लचीला/दृढ़)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
92beautifulPleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically. (सुंदर)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
93austere5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
94innocent5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
95placid5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
96serene5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
97vigilant5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
98turbulentfull of sudden change, disorder or confusion (अशांत, उथल-पुथल भरा)5×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
99colossal5×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
100explicit5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
101ebullient5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
102hope5×SSC MTS 2025
103impartial5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
104plausible5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
105perilous5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
106genuine5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
107barren5×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
108adversity5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
109pleasant5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
110ominous5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
111enthusiasm5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
112malice5×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
113superficial5×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
114stationary5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
115efficient5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
116leisure5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
117fatigue5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
118optimist5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
119miserable5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
120monotonous5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
121shallow5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
122alleviate5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
123provoke5×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
124courageous5×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
125slack5×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
126opaque5×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
127amiable5×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
128weird5×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
129sacred5×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
130peculiar5×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
131hamper5×SSC MTS 2024
132dense5×SSC MTS 2024
133enmity5×SSC MTS 2024
134triumph5×SSC MTS 2024
135absurd5×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
136morose5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
137anxiety5×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
138seize5×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
139camouflage5×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
140meagre5×SSC CHSL 2023 T-1
141demolish5×SSC CPO 2023 T-1
142fallacy4×SSC MTS 2025
143acknowledge4×SSC MTS 2025
144necessity4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
145pragmatic4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
146conscious4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
147insipid4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
148consistent4×SSC MTS 2025
149astute4×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
150intransigent4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
151terse4×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
152amplify4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
153uncomfortable4×SSC MTS 2025
154stingy4×SSC MTS 2025
155incandescent4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
156vigorous4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
157epitome4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
158inept4×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
159equilibrium4×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
160loquacious4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
161quaint4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
162vacillate4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
163futile4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
164jubilant4×SSC MTS 2025
165pacifist4×SSC MTS 2025
166ostentatious4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
167nonchalant4×SSC MTS 2025
168resilience4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
169admire4×SSC MTS 2025
170impecunious4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
171exonerate4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
172ancient4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
173precise4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
174obedient4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
175haughty4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
176gullible4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
177robust4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
178sufficient4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
179conceal4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
180obdurate4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
181absolve4×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
182autonomy4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
183denounce4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
184ordinary4×SSC MTS 2025
185conspicuous4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
186boisterous4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
187jeopardy4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
188elucidate4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
189indigenous4×SSC MTS 2025
190eloquent4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
191acumen4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
192infallible4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
193stern4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
194common4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
195abeyance4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
196cogent4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
197sagacious4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
198crucialअत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण (अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण)4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
199sublime4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
200sporadic4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
201notorious4×SSC MTS 2025
202veteran4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
203ignominy4×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
204luminous4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
205expunge4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
206assiduous4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
207perennial4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
208insatiable4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
209inquisitive4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
210celebrate4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
211cruel4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
212honest4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
213generosity4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
214grave4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
215loathe4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
216intelligible4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
217retreatto move back or withdraw, especially from a difficult situation (पीछे हटना)4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
218captivity4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
219dearth4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
220lazy4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
221stretch4×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
222reliable4×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
223vanquish4×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
224extravagant4×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
225amicable4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
226negligent4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
227dull4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
228lenient4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
229industrious4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
230mean4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
231quiet4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
232polite4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
233vacant4×SSC MTS 2024
234illicit4×SSC MTS 2024
235naive4×SSC MTS 2024
236humility4×SSC MTS 2024
237deliberate4×SSC MTS 2024
238credible4×SSC MTS 2024
239whimsical4×SSC MTS 2024
240abundance4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
241spontaneous4×SSC MTS 2024
242immune4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
243pacify4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
244grandeur4×SSC CPO 2023 T-1
245delegate4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
246repulsive4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
247authentic4×SSC CPO 2023 T-1
248vulnerable4×SSC CPO 2023 T-1
249annoy4×SSC MTS 2023
250obvious4×SSC MTS 2023
251hesitate4×SSC MTS 2023
252nadir4×SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023
253revive4×SSC GD 2022 T-1
254remorse4×SSC CGL 2022 T-1
255native4×SSC CGL 2022 T-1
256obstruct4×SSC GD 2022 T-1
257graceful4×SSC CGL 2021 T-1
258tangible3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
259concede3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
260affluent3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
261courteous3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
262fluctuate3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
263pusillanimous3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
264famous3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
265virtue3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
266credulous3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
267victory3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
268voluntary3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
269pleasure3×SSC MTS 2025
270tiny3×SSC MTS 2025
271exquisite3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
272adventurous3×SSC MTS 2025
273endurance3×SSC MTS 2025
274ameliorate3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
275impeccable3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
276egregious3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
277apparent3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
278acceptance3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
279euphemism3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
280jejune3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
281venerate3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
282irascible3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
283imbroglio3×SSC MTS 2025
284defend3×SSC MTS 2025
285advent3×SSC MTS 2025
286ludicrous3×SSC MTS 2025
287current3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
288compatible3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
289nefarious3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
290indelible3×SSC MTS 2025
291equanimity3×SSC MTS 2025
292scared3×SSC MTS 2025
293dilatory3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
294courtesy3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
295innate3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
296beneficial3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
297solitary3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
298buoyant3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
299zealous3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
300hideous3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)