Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
pensive in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Which of the following options is similar in meaning to the given word?
PensiveAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Thoughtful
Answer: Thoughtful
Explanation:
The word "pensive" means deep in thought, often with a serious or reflective mood – चिंताजनक ढंग से विचारशील।
Let’s look at the options:
• Thoughtful – showing deep thought or consideration – विचारशील → ✅ Correct synonym
• Troubled – feeling worry or distress – परेशान → ❌ Related but not the same
• Tired – feeling fatigue – थका हुआ → ❌ Unrelated
• Talkative – fond of speaking – बातूनी → ❌ Opposite in behaviour
So, pensive is most similar in meaning to thoughtful – विचारशील. - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PensiveAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Unreflective
Answer: 3 – Unreflective
Solution (Correct Option – 3: Unreflective):
The word “Pensive” means deep in serious thought, often marked by sadness or reflection (चिंतित या विचारमग्न).
The antonym is “Unreflective”, which means not showing serious thought or consideration (बिना सोचे समझे करने वाला).
Example:
• She sat in a pensive mood after the meeting.
• He made an unreflective decision without considering the consequences.
Why other options are incorrect:
Frivolous – Means lacking seriousness (तुच्छ), which may seem opposite in tone, but it refers to behaviour, not necessarily the absence of reflection.
Hollow – Means empty or without meaning (खोखला), not the opposite of pensive.
Goofy – Mean
pensive – questions
Has pensive been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pensive has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.