Meaning: Requiring great physical or mental effort
Hindi: कठिन, श्रमसाध्य
Synonyms: demanding, arduous, exhausting, laborious, tough
Antonyms: easy, effortless, simple
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL · SSC MTS 2020
strenuous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Easy
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "strenuous" in the given sentence is:
Easy.
So, the sentence would read:
"The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and easy."
Explanation:
• Easy is the direct opposite of strenuous, meaning something that is not physically demanding or exhausting.
• Demanding is a synonym of strenuous, as it implies something requiring a lot of effort.
• Lively refers to something energetic or full of life, which is unrelated to the context of difficulty or effort.
• Intense refers to something strong or extreme, which doesn't serve as a direct opposite of strenuous in this context.
Thus, easy is the correct antonym.
Examples
- “Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task for the beginners.”
strenuous – questions
What is the meaning of strenuous in Hindi?
strenuous means “कठिन, श्रमसाध्य” in Hindi. In English: Requiring great physical or mental effort
What are the synonyms of strenuous?
Synonyms of strenuous: demanding, arduous, exhausting, laborious, tough.
What is the opposite of strenuous?
Antonyms of strenuous: easy, effortless, simple.
Has strenuous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – strenuous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL, SSC MTS 2020.