Meaning: Morally right and justifiable; virtuous
Hindi: धर्मी / नीतिपरायण
Synonyms: virtuous, moral, upright, honorable, just
Antonyms: immoral, sinful, corrupt
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1
righteous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Spelling
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Parul is known as a rigteous and honest lady.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) rigteous
Correct Answer: rigteous
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is "righteous."
Other options:
• "lady" – Correct spelling.
• "honest" – Correct spelling.
• "known" – Correct spelling. - SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Antonyms
In the question four alternatives are given for the underlined word in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word.
“Well, what if it is? You are not afraid of anything, you know,” returned the boy, lookingwicked.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Righteous
The correct option that best expresses the opposite meaning of the word "wicked" is:
"Righteous"
Explanation:
• Wicked means morally bad, evil, or mischievous.
• The opposite of wicked is righteous, which means morally upright, virtuous, or good.
Correct Sentence:
"Well, what if it is? You are not afraid of anything, you know,” returned the boy, looking righteous."
Examples
- “He led a righteous life devoted to helping others.”
righteous – questions
What is the meaning of righteous in Hindi?
righteous means “धर्मी / नीतिपरायण” in Hindi. In English: Morally right and justifiable; virtuous
What are the synonyms of righteous?
Synonyms of righteous: virtuous, moral, upright, honorable, just.
What is the opposite of righteous?
Antonyms of righteous: immoral, sinful, corrupt.
Has righteous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – righteous has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1.