Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1
reluctantly in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Choose the option which is similar in meaning to the underlined word.
He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the director.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Perfunctorily
Meaning: reluctantly = unwillingly, half-heartedly, with inner resistance *(अनिच्छा से, बेमन से)*.
Perfunctorily = done merely as a duty, without care or interest *(बेमन से, खानापूर्ति के तौर पर)*.
A man who dislikes his director goes through the motions — that is the nearest of the four.
Why the others are wrong.
• Voluntarily = of one's own free will *(स्वेच्छा से)* — the plain opposite of unwilling.
• Enthusiastically = with eager interest and zeal *(उत्साहपूर्वक, जोश से)* — again the opposite of the sentence's sense.
• Thankfully = gratefully, or fortunately *(कृतज्ञतापूर्वक, सौभाग्य से)* — gratitude has nothing to do with unwillingness.
Word help.
director = the head of a company or a f - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ReluctantlyAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Zealously
Answer: (c) Zealously
Explanation:
• Reluctantly means unwillingly or hesitantly (अनिच्छा से, हिचकिचाते हुए).
• The antonym should express eagerness or strong willingness.
Zealously means with great energy or enthusiasm (जोश और उत्साह के साथ) — ✅ exact opposite of reluctantly.
Other options:
• Smartly – stylishly or cleverly (स्मार्ट तरीके से) ❌
• Unwillingly – same as reluctantly ❌
• Fairly – justly or moderately (न्यायपूर्वक, उचित रूप से) ❌
✅ So, the correct antonym is Zealously.
reluctantly – questions
Has reluctantly been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – reluctantly has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1.