Meaning: Feeling sad or depressed.
Hindi: उदास, निराश
Synonyms: dejected, downhearted, gloomy, low-spirited
Antonyms: cheerful, elated, happy
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML
out of spirits in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out of spiritsAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Gloomy
Answer: Gloomy
Explanation:
The idiom "Out of spirits" means feeling sad, depressed, or gloomy.
(Hindi: उदास, निराश)
Other options:
• Hurt – physically or emotionally injured (चोटिल)
• Obsolete – outdated or no longer used (पुराना, अप्रचलित)
• Cheerful – happy and optimistic (खुशमिजाज)
Hence, the correct meaning of "Out of spirits" is "Gloomy."
Examples
- “She has been out of spirits since she lost her job.”
out of spirits – questions
What is the meaning of out of spirits in Hindi?
out of spirits means “उदास, निराश” in Hindi. In English: Feeling sad or depressed.
What are the synonyms of out of spirits?
Synonyms of out of spirits: dejected, downhearted, gloomy, low-spirited.
What is the opposite of out of spirits?
Antonyms of out of spirits: cheerful, elated, happy.
Has out of spirits been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – out of spirits has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML.