Meaning: Lacking depth of character or understanding
Hindi: छिछला
Synonyms: superficial, trivial, frivolous, skin-deep
Antonyms: deep, profound
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2020 T-2 · SSC MTS 2020 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1 · SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2
shallow in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank.
The pool was too ______ at this end for kids to play. [SHALLOW]Answer & explanation
Answer: B) deep
Correct Answer: deep
Explanation: The word shallow means "not deep." The correct antonym to fill in the blank is deep, as it conveys the opposite meaning, making the sentence logical. - SSC CPO 2020 T-2 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
SHALLOWAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) deep
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (deep)
Type: Antonym
SHALLOW – not deep; also (of ideas) superficial (उथला; सतही).
Meanings of all options
• trivial – unimportant (मामूली).
• narrow – not wide (सँकरा).
• deep – far down from the surface (गहरा) → opposite of shallow. ✓
• hollow – empty inside (खोखला).
Examples
- “His arguments seemed shallow and unconvincing.”
shallow – questions
What is the meaning of shallow in Hindi?
shallow means “छिछला” in Hindi. In English: Lacking depth of character or understanding
What are the synonyms of shallow?
Synonyms of shallow: superficial, trivial, frivolous, skin-deep.
What is the opposite of shallow?
Antonyms of shallow: deep, profound.
Has shallow been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – shallow has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-2, SSC MTS 2020, SSC Steno 2020 T-1, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.