nefarious meaning in Hindi

nefarious in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Spelling

   Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option 'No replacement required'.
   The detective uncovered the criminal's nefarious scheme to defraud the elderly.

   AnifariousBnafariousCnaferiousDNo replacement required
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) No replacement required

   Correct Answer: No replacement required (Option 4)
   The word 'nefarious' is already correctly spelled. It means wicked, criminal, or villainous.
   Why other options are wrong:
   ' nifarious ', ' nafarious ', and ' naferious ' are all misspellings of 'nefarious' and are not valid English words.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms

   What is the antonym of "Nefarious"?

   AEvilBMalevolentCVirtuousDSinister
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Virtuous

   Meaning: nefarious = extremely wicked, criminal *(घोर दुष्ट, कुकर्मी)*.
   The antonym must mean morally good.
   virtuous = having high moral standards, righteous *(सदाचारी, नेक)* — the exact opposite.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • evil = profoundly wicked *(बुरा, दुष्ट)* — a synonym, not an antonym.
   • malevolent = wishing harm to others *(द्वेषपूर्ण, बुरा चाहने वाला)* — also a synonym.
   • sinister = threatening evil, ominous *(अशुभ, भयावह)* — again on the wicked side.
   *Three options say wicked in three ways; the one odd word out is the antonym.*

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
   The teacher could judge that his intentions were ________, (nefarious) so he was not stopped from entering the hall.

   AenviousBtraitorousCpiousDperfidious
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) pious

   Answer: c) pious
   Solution:
   • The word in brackets is nefarious, which means wicked, evil, or morally bad.
   • The antonym should express goodness, moral purity, or righteousness.
   • Pious means deeply religious or morally good, which is the most suitable opposite.
   • Envious means jealous, traitorous means disloyal, and perfidious also means deceitful or untrustworthy — all of which are negative like “nefarious”.
   nefarious – evil, wicked – दुष्ट / नीच
   pious – virtuous, morally good – धार्मिक / नेक
   envious – jealous – ईर्ष्यालु
   traitorous – betraying trust – देशद्रोही / विश्वासघाती
   perfidious – deceitful – विश्वासघाती / धोखेबाज़

Examples

• “The gang was involved in nefarious activities like smuggling.”

nefarious – questions

What is the meaning of nefarious in Hindi?

nefarious means “दुष्ट/नीच” in Hindi. In English: Wicked or criminal in nature; extremely evil

What are the synonyms of nefarious?

Synonyms of nefarious: wicked, villainous, sinister, evil, corrupt.

What is the opposite of nefarious?

Antonyms of nefarious: virtuous, righteous, honourable.

Has nefarious been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – nefarious has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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