Meaning: Knowing everything; having infinite knowledge
Hindi: सर्वज्ञ
Synonyms: all-knowing, all-wise, infinitely wise
Antonyms: ignorant, uninformed
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
omniscient in SSC previous-year questions
- 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 novel's omniscient narrator revealed the innermost thoughts of every character.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) No replacement required
Correct Answer: Option 4 — No replacement required
"Omniscient" (meaning all-knowing) is already correctly spelled in the sentence. No replacement is needed.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 ( omnescient ): Incorrect — 'e' wrongly replaces ' i ' in the middle.
Option 2 ( omniscent ): Incorrect — missing ' i ' before ' ent .'
Option 3 ( omnisceant ): Incorrect — extra 'a' is inserted, making it a completely wrong spelling. - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who knows all thingsAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Omniscient
Answer: 1 (Omniscient)
Solution:
The phrase “One who knows all things” refers to someone who is all-knowing.
✔ The correct one-word substitute is “Omniscient”, which means having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things.
Why other options are incorrect:
• Oligarchy – a form of government where power is held by a small group (few rulers) – not related.
• Ostracise – to exclude someone from a society or group – unrelated.
• Omnipotent – means all-powerful, not all-knowing.
Word Meanings:
• Omniscient – all-knowing (सर्वज्ञ)
• Oligarchy – rule by a few (अल्पतंत्र)
• Ostracise – to exclude or banish (बहिष्कृत करना)
• Omnipotent – all-powerful (सर्वशक्ति - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words.
Whatever topic I discussed with the sage, it seemed that he knew everything.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) was omniscient
Answer: (a) was omniscient
Explanation:
• “Knew everything” means having complete or unlimited knowledge.
• The one-word substitute for that is “omniscient” (सर्वज्ञ).
• ✅ Option (a) fits perfectly in meaning and tone.
• ❌ “Excellent” (उत्कृष्ट) – means very good, not all-knowing.
• ❌ “Abnormal” (असामान्य) – unrelated to knowledge.
• ❌ “Psychologist” – expert in human behaviour, not necessarily all-knowing. - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who knows everythingAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Omniscient
Explanation:
Phrase: One who knows everything
✅ One-word Substitution:
Omniscient (सर्वज्ञ)
• "Omni" = all
• "Scient" = knowing
→ Omniscient means knowing everything.
❌ Incorrect Options:
• Naïve (भोला) – ❌ Means innocent or inexperienced
• Invincible (अजेय) – ❌ Means cannot be defeated, not related to knowledge
• Experienced (अनुभवी) – ❌ Means knowledgeable through experience, but not all-knowing
✅ Final Answer: Omniscient (सर्वज्ञ) ✅
Examples
- “In the novel, the narrator is an omniscient observer of events.”
omniscient – questions
What is the meaning of omniscient in Hindi?
omniscient means “सर्वज्ञ” in Hindi. In English: Knowing everything; having infinite knowledge
What are the synonyms of omniscient?
Synonyms of omniscient: all-knowing, all-wise, infinitely wise.
What is the opposite of omniscient?
Antonyms of omniscient: ignorant, uninformed.
Has omniscient been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – omniscient has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC MTS 2021, SSC GD 2021 T-1.