obdurate meaning in Hindi

obdurate in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
   At times, David behaves in a very obdurate manner to kids.

   AobstinateBtrustingCamiableDenvious
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) obstinate

   Correct Answer: Obstinate
   Explanation: "Obdurate" means stubborn, unyielding, or refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. "Obstinate" has a similar meaning, making it the most appropriate choice.
   Other options:
   • Trusting: Willing to believe others easily, which is not a synonym of "obdurate."
   • Amiable: Friendly and pleasant, the opposite of "obdurate."
   • Envious: Feeling jealousy, which is unrelated to being stubborn.

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Obdurate

   ACallousBYieldingCAdamantDHardened
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Yielding

   'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion; inflexible.
   'Yielding' means flexible/compliant — the opposite, hence the antonym.
   'Callous', 'Adamant' and 'Hardened' are all synonyms of obdurate.

3. SSC CHSL 2025 T-2 Antonyms

   What is the antonym of "Obdurate"?

   AAdamantBInflexibleCCompliantDUnyielding
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Compliant

   Meaning: obdurate = stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or action *(हठी, अड़ियल)*.
   Its opposite is compliant = ready to obey or agree *(आज्ञाकारी, सहज मानने वाला)*.
   Answer: (3) Compliant
   Why the others are wrong.
   • adamant = refusing to be persuaded *(अटल, दृढ़)* — a synonym of *obdurate*.
   • inflexible = unwilling to change *(अनम्य)* — also a synonym.
   • unyielding = not giving way *(न झुकने वाला)* — a third synonym.
   *Three of the four options mean "stubborn" — the odd one out is the antonym.*

4. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Obdurate

   ASecureBRigidCAmenableDCallous
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Amenable

   Explanation:
   Word Meaning
   Obdurate (adjective) – stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; unyielding (हठी / ज़िद्दी / अडिग)
   🔍 We are looking for its antonym, i.e., a word that expresses the opposite meaning.
   Let’s analyse each option:
   🔸 Option A: Secure (सुरक्षित)
   • Meaning: free from danger or threat
   • Relation: Not relevant to the idea of stubbornness or flexibility
   • ❌ Incorrect (Not opposite, unrelated word)
   🔸 Option B: Rigid (कठोर / सख्त)
   • Meaning: not flexible; very strict or stiff
   • Relation: Similar in tone to obdurate
   • ❌ Incorrect (Synonym, not antonym)
   🔸 Option C: Amenable (आज्ञाकारी / सहमत होने वाला)
   • Meaning: open and responsive to suggestion; easily p

Examples

• “He remained obdurate despite all the requests.”

obdurate – questions

What is the meaning of obdurate in Hindi?

obdurate means “हठी” in Hindi. In English: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

What are the synonyms of obdurate?

Synonyms of obdurate: stubborn, inflexible, obstinate, unyielding.

What is the opposite of obdurate?

Antonyms of obdurate: flexible, compliant, yielding.

Has obdurate been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – obdurate has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-2, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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