querulous meaning in Hindi

querulous in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Querulous

   AContentedBComplainingCCheerfulDPleasant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Complaining

   "Querulous" means complaining in a petulant or whining manner; habitually full of complaints; fretful or peevish. Its synonym is "Complaining." "Contented," "Cheerful," and "Pleasant" all describe positive states of mind — these are antonyms of querulous. A querulous person is one who frequently finds fault and expresses discontent in a whining way.

2. 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 querilous customer complained about every dish served at the restaurant.

   AqueralousBquirulousCquerulousDNo replacement required
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) querulous

   Correct Answer: querulous (Option 3)
   The word ' querilous ' in the sentence is misspelt. The correct spelling is 'querulous', which means complaining in a petty manner; whining or fretful.
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 - queralous : incorrect spelling.
   Option 2 - quirulous : incorrect spelling.
   Option 4 - No replacement required: incorrect — the word ' querilous ' is misspelt and needs replacement with 'querulous'.

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Synonyms

   Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   The querulous customer argued about everything.

   ACheerfulBCalmCComplainingDPolite
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Complaining

   Meaning: querulous = always complaining in a peevish, whining way *(शिकायती, चिड़चिड़ा)*.
   A customer who argued about everything is exactly that — complaining *(शिकायत करने वाला)*.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Cheerful = happy and bright *(प्रसन्नचित्त, हँसमुख)* — the opposite mood.
   #B Calm = peaceful, not upset *(शांत)* — someone who argues about everything is not calm.
   #B Polite = well-mannered, courteous *(विनम्र, शिष्ट)* — a querulous person is irritable, not polite.
   
   Answer: Complaining
   
   *Querulous comes from Latin querī, "to complain" — the same root as quarrel.*

Examples

• “The querulous old man complained about every little thing.”

querulous – questions

What is the meaning of querulous in Hindi?

querulous means “शिकायती/चिड़चिड़ा” in Hindi. In English: Complaining in a petty or whining manner

What are the synonyms of querulous?

Synonyms of querulous: whiny, grumbling, peevish, fretful, irritable.

What is the opposite of querulous?

Antonyms of querulous: content, uncomplaining, satisfied.

Has querulous been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – querulous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2025.

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