Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
sycophantic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
What is the antonym of "Sycophantic"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Independent
Meaning: sycophantic = flattering a powerful person for one's own advantage *(चापलूस, खुशामदी)*.
Its true opposite is the person who neither flatters nor bends — independent = thinking and acting for oneself, free of another's control *(स्वतंत्र, आत्मनिर्भर)*.
The sycophant depends on a patron's favour; the independent mind does not.
Why the others are wrong.
• Submissive = ready to yield to another's will *(विनम्र, आज्ञाकारी, दब्बू)* — that stands on the same side as sycophancy, not against it.
• Fawning = showing exaggerated affection to win favour *(चापलूसी करता हुआ)* — a near synonym, the very behaviour of a sycophant.
• Flattering = praising insincerely *(झूठी प्रशंसा करने वाला)* — syno
sycophantic – questions
Has sycophantic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – sycophantic has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.