Meaning: Using irony to mock or convey contempt
Hindi: व्यंग्यात्मक
Synonyms: ironic, mocking, cutting, sardonic
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1
sarcastic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The ________(sarcastic) comments by her husband made her feel uncomfortable, and she decided to walk out of the relationship.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) gracious
Answer: gracious
Explanation:
The word in brackets is "sarcastic", which means mocking, biting, or using irony to hurt or insult someone – तिरस्कारपूर्ण / व्यंग्यात्मक.
We are looking for the antonym, i.e., a word that means the opposite – something kind, polite, and respectful.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Ruinous – causing great damage – विनाशकारी → ❌ Unrelated
• Gracious – kind, polite, and respectful – विनम्र / शिष्ट → ✅ Opposite of sarcastic
• Harmonious – peaceful and in agreement – मेलजोल वाला → ❌ Not the exact opposite
• Ambiguous – unclear or having multiple meanings – अस्पष्ट → ❌ Unrelated
So, the correct antonym of sarcastic is gracious – विनम्र / शिष्ट.
Examples
- “His sarcastic remark upset the whole class.”
sarcastic – questions
What is the meaning of sarcastic in Hindi?
sarcastic means “व्यंग्यात्मक” in Hindi. In English: Using irony to mock or convey contempt
What are the synonyms of sarcastic?
Synonyms of sarcastic: ironic, mocking, cutting, sardonic.
What is the opposite of sarcastic?
Antonyms of sarcastic: sincere, genuine.
Has sarcastic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – sarcastic has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2024 T-1.