stern meaning in Hindi

stern in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   The new Principal of the school is stern, yet he understands the needs of his subordinates.
   (SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (2 Mar))

   ADesolateBNoxiousCFlippantDLenient
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Lenient

   stern – serious and unrelenting
   Flippant – careless
   Desolate – barren
   Noxious – harmful, poisonous, or offensive in smell or taste.
   Lenient – show some mercy

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
   The director gave a stern warning to the cast.

   AThe sailor stood at the stern of the ship.BHer face showed a stern expression.CThe teacher's tone was stern and serious.DHis discipline was known to be stern.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) The sailor stood at the stern of the ship.

   Homonyms are words with the same spelling/pronunciation but different meanings.
   In the question 'stern' means strict/severe.
   In 'The sailor stood at the stern of the ship', 'stern' means the rear part of a ship — a different meaning, hence a homonym.
   Options 2, 3 and 4 use 'stern' in the same sense (strict/severe), so they are not homonyms.

3. SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Stern

   AProfoundBLenientCStableDSincere
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Lenient

   Answer: 2
   Solution: The word "Stern" means strict, severe, or serious in manner or appearance (कठोर या सख्त). The most appropriate antonym is "Lenient", which means soft, tolerant, or permissive (नरमदिल, उदार, कम सख्त).
   Option 1 – Profound ❌: means deep or intense (गहन); unrelated.
   Option 3 – Stable ❌: means steady or balanced (स्थिर); not the opposite of "stern".
   Option 4 – Sincere ❌: means genuine or honest (ईमानदार); unrelated.
   Hence, Lenient is the correct antonym of Stern.

Examples

• “The teacher gave a stern warning to the students.”

stern – questions

What is the meaning of stern in Hindi?

stern means “कठोर” in Hindi. In English: Serious and strict in manner or appearance

What are the synonyms of stern?

Synonyms of stern: strict, severe, harsh, rigid.

What is the opposite of stern?

Antonyms of stern: lenient, gentle, mild.

Has stern been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – stern has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC MTS 2020.

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