Meaning: Favorable or likely to result in success
Hindi: अनुकूल, शुभ
Synonyms: favorable, auspicious, promising, opportune, encouraging
Antonyms: unfavorable, inauspicious, adverse
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
propitious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
PROPITIOUSAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Favorable
• PROPITIOUS means giving or indicating a good chance of success; presenting favorable circumstances.
• Synonyms: Favorable , auspicious, fortunate, promising
• Antonyms: Inauspicious, unfavorable , ominous, unlucky
• Answer: Favorable - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PropitiousAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Inauspicious
Answer: (d) Inauspicious
Explanation:
• Propitious means favourable or indicating a good chance of success (अनुकूल, शुभ).
• ✅ Inauspicious means unfavourable or unlucky (अशुभ), which is the opposite of propitious.
Other options:
• Benign – kind or gentle (दयालु) ❌
• Benignant – kindly and gracious (कृपालु) ❌
• Auspicious – favourable, lucky (शुभ) ❌
So, the correct antonym is Inauspicious.
Examples
- “The weather was propitious for the outdoor wedding.”
propitious – questions
What is the meaning of propitious in Hindi?
propitious means “अनुकूल, शुभ” in Hindi. In English: Favorable or likely to result in success
What are the synonyms of propitious?
Synonyms of propitious: favorable, auspicious, promising, opportune, encouraging.
What is the opposite of propitious?
Antonyms of propitious: unfavorable, inauspicious, adverse.
Has propitious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – propitious has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.