obstinate meaning in Hindi

obstinate in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   Although our new boss knew he was wrong, he was too obstinate to accept that.

   AFearlessBFlexibleCCompetentDAdamant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Flexible

   Correct Answer: Flexible
   Explanation:
   Obstinate means stubborn or unwilling to change one’s opinion or behaviour, even when proven wrong (हठी / ज़िद्दी).
   The antonym is Flexible, which means willing to change or adapt (लचीला / समायोज्य).
   Fearless – without fear (निर्भय)
   Competent – capable or skilled (सक्षम)
   Adamant – firm and unyielding (दृढ़, हठी) – this is a synonym, not an antonym
   Only Flexible is the correct opposite of Obstinate.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Obsequious

   AOrdainedBObliterateCOstracisedDObstinate
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Obstinate

   Answer: d) Obstinate
   Explanation:
   Obsequious means excessively obedient or overly eager to please (चापलूस, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा आज्ञाकारी). It often has a negative connotation, implying flattery or servility.
   • Obstinate = stubborn, unwilling to change one’s opinion or behaviour (ज़िद्दी) → Correct antonym, because it reflects the opposite of being overly submissive.
   Other options are incorrect:
   • Ordained = officially appointed or established (नियुक्त किया गया) → unrelated
   • Obliterate = to destroy completely (नष्ट करना) → unrelated
   • Ostracised = excluded from a group (बहिष्कृत किया हुआ) → unrelated to obedience or submission
   Only "obstinate" is the correct antonym of "obsequious."

3. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Choose the correctly spelt word:

   AObstinantBObstinateCObstinnateDObstinette
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Obstinate

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Obstinate"
   "Obstinate" = stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action despite arguments, reasons, or entreaties; firmly adhering to one's purpose.
   Correct spelling: O - B - S - T - I - N - A - T - E
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 ' Obstinant ' — misspelled; '-ant' is the wrong suffix. The correct suffix is '-ate' (obstinate). ' Obstinant ' is not an English word.
   Option 3 ' Obstinnate ' — doubles the 'n' incorrectly ( obstin -n-ate). Only one 'n' in the correct spelling.
   Option 4 ' Obstinette ' — completely incorrect suffix '- ette .' Not an English word.

4. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Obstinate

   AAdamantBStubbornCPliableDHeadstrong
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Pliable

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — Pliable
   OBSTINATE means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Its antonym should mean flexible or easily influenced.
   'Pliable' means easily influenced, flexible, or yielding — the direct opposite of obstinate.
   Why others are wrong:
   Option 1 (Adamant): Means refusing to change one's mind — a synonym of obstinate, not an antonym.
   Option 2 (Stubborn): A synonym of obstinate.
   Option 4 (Headstrong): Means determined to do as one pleases — also a synonym.

5. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
   Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained ________ in his beliefs.

   AobstinatteBobstinateCobsteinateDobbstinate
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) obstinate

   Correct spelling = 'obstinate' (meaning: stubborn, refusing to change one's opinion).
   Other options are misspelled forms.

6. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Spelling

   Select the correctly spelt word to replace the highlighted word in the given sentence.
   His obstinnate refusal to compromise made the negotiation process difficult.

   AObstinnateBObstinateCObstenateDObstinit
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Obstinate

   Meaning: obstinate = stubbornly refusing to change one's mind *(हठी, ज़िद्दी)*.
   Spelling: o-b-s-t-i-n-a-t-e — a single n, the vowel after *st* is i, and the ending is -ate.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Obstinnate — doubles the n; the word has only one.
   #B Obstenate — writes *e* for the i in *obst-i-nate*.
   #B Obstinit — a phonetic spelling; the ending is -ate, not *-it*.
   
   Answer: Obstinate
   
   *Obstinate rhymes in spelling with fortunate — one n, then -ate.*

Examples

• “The obstinate child refused to eat vegetables.”

obstinate – questions

What is the meaning of obstinate in Hindi?

obstinate means “हठी / जिद्दी” in Hindi. In English: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course

What are the synonyms of obstinate?

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

What is the opposite of obstinate?

Antonyms of obstinate: flexible, compliant, agreeable.

Has obstinate been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – obstinate has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.

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