Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
obtuse in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) astute
Answer: astute
Solution:
• The word obtuse means slow to understand or perceive; dull or insensitive (मूर्ख या सुस्त समझ वाला).
• The antonym should be someone who is sharp, quick-witted, or perceptive.
• Astute means clever, mentally sharp, and perceptive (चतुर, तेज समझ वाला), which is the correct opposite of obtuse.
• Other options:
• Obsolete – outdated (पुराना, अप्रचलित) – unrelated
• Banal – boring or unoriginal (सामान्य, उबाऊ) – not opposite of obtuse
• Obese – very overweight (मोटा) – irrelevant
• Therefore, the most appropriate antonym is astute.
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Has obtuse been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – obtuse has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.