polite meaning in Hindi

polite in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
   Harry’s behaviour was very blunt during his school days.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 4))

   AExcitedBCuriousCDullDPolite
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Polite

   Correct Answer: Polite
   Explanation:
   The underlined word blunt means straightforward to the point of being rude or insensitive in speech or behavior.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • Excited – Incorrect; relates to emotion, not manner of speaking.
   • Curious – Incorrect; means eager to know or learn, unrelated.
   • Dull – Incorrect; means boring or lacking brightness, not opposite of blunt.
   • Polite – ✅ Correct; means showing good manners and respect, the direct antonym of blunt.
   So, the correct antonym of blunt is polite.

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘polite’ in the given sentence.
   The rude and insensitive murderer pleaded for mercy in the court.

   ARudeBMercyCPleadedDInsensitive
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Rude

   Answer: Rude
   Explanation:
   The word polite means courteous. Its antonym among the options is rude, which means impolite (असभ्य).
   Meanings of each option:
   • Rude – impolite (असभ्य)
   • Mercy – compassion or forgiveness (दयालुता)
   • Pleaded – begged earnestly (भिगोखार करना)
   • Insensitive – unfeeling or thoughtless (निर्दयी)
   Only rude directly opposes polite.

3. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Polite

   ACivilBSoberCRudeDDecent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Rude

   Correct Answer: Rude
   Explanation:
   The word polite means courteous (सभ्यतापूर्ण). Its opposite is rude, meaning impolite (असभ्य).
   • civil is a synonym of polite (शिष्ट), not an antonym.
   • sober means serious or restrained (संयमित), unrelated.
   • decent means respectable or proper (गरिमापूर्ण), also not opposite.
   Thus, the correct antonym of polite is rude.

Examples

• “He gave a polite reply to the stranger's question.”

polite – questions

What is the meaning of polite in Hindi?

polite means “विनम्र, शिष्ट” in Hindi. In English: Having good manners and showing respect for others

What are the synonyms of polite?

Synonyms of polite: courteous, respectful, civil, well-mannered.

What is the opposite of polite?

Antonyms of polite: rude, impolite, discourteous.

Has polite been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – polite has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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