tedious meaning in Hindi

tedious in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
   He was able to do _____(tedious) jobs and hence decided to be in the airline service, which demanded 12 long hours of service.

   AdelightfulBirksomeCriotousDtimid
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) delightful

   Correct Answer: delightful
   Explanation:
   • The word in brackets is tedious, which means:
   • Meaning: Boring, monotonous, dull, or tiresome due to length or repetition
   • Hindi: नीरस, थकाऊ
   We are looking for a word with opposite meaning (antonym).
   Let's examine the options:
   • Delightful ✅
   • Meaning: Highly pleasing or enjoyable
   • Hindi: आनंददायक
   • Antonym of tedious → This is the correct answer.
   • Irksome
   • Meaning: Annoying, irritating, or tedious
   • Hindi: कष्टदायक, झुंझलाने वाला
   • Similar to tedious, not the antonym.
   • Riotous
   • Meaning: Wild, noisy, or uncontrolled
   • Hindi: उग्र या दंगाई
   • Not opposite of tedious, unrelated.
   • Timid
   • Meaning: Lacking courage or confidence
   • Hindi: डरपोक
   • Un

2. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Tedious

   ADullBBoringCExcitingDTiresome
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Exciting

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — Exciting
   "Tedious" means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome and monotonous. Its antonym should mean interesting, stimulating, or engaging.
   Why Option 3 is correct: 'Exciting' means causing enthusiasm and eagerness — the opposite of tedious/boring.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 1 — 'Dull' is a synonym of tedious, not an antonym.
   Option 2 — 'Boring' is also a synonym of tedious.
   Option 4 — 'Tiresome' is another synonym of tedious; all three (Options 1, 2, 4) mean the same as the given word.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   The professor's lectures are very conventional and so tedious.

   AInterestingBBoringCInformativeDIdle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Interesting

   Answer: Interesting
   Solution:
   • The underlined word tedious means boring and too long (उबाऊ / लंबा).
   • The antonym is interesting, which means holding attention or arousing curiosity (रोचक / दिलचस्प). ✅
   • Option meanings:
   • Interesting – engaging and exciting (रोचक) ✅
   • Boring – dull and uninteresting (उबाऊ) ❌ synonym
   • Informative – providing useful information (सूचनात्मक) ❌ related but not exact opposite
   • Idle – inactive or lazy (निष्क्रिय) ❌ unrelated

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Tedious

   AThreescoreBRepetitiveCTiresomeDWholesome
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Tiresome

   Answer: Tiresome
   Solution:
   • The word Tedious means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous (उबाऊ / थकाऊ).
   • Among the options, Tiresome is the closest synonym with a similar meaning.
   • Option analysis:
   • Threescore – means sixty (अस्सी) – unrelated
   • Repetitive – involving repetition (दोहराव) – related but less precise
   • ✅ Tiresome – correct synonym
   • Wholesome – conducive to health or moral well-being (संतोषजनक) – unrelated
   ✅ Therefore, the correct synonym of Tedious is Tiresome.

5. SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Tedious

   AHostileBDrearyCCarefreeDDynamic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Dreary

   The most appropriate synonym for the given word "Tedious" is "Dreary."
   Tedious refers to something that is boring, monotonous, or tiresome, often because it is repetitive or takes a long time to complete. It describes tasks or activities that lack interest and become wearisome.
   Dreary (Adjective): Dreary is used to describe something that is dull, bleak, or depressing.
   Hostile (Adjective): Hostile refers to an attitude or environment that is unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic.
   Carefree (Adjective): Carefree describes a state of being without worries or concerns, characterized by a light-hearted and cheerful attitude.
   Dynamic (Adjective): Dynamic refers to something characterized by c

Examples

• “Filling out the tax forms was a tedious task.”

tedious – questions

What is the meaning of tedious in Hindi?

tedious means “उबाऊ, थकाऊ” in Hindi. In English: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome.

What are the synonyms of tedious?

Synonyms of tedious: boring, monotonous, dull, wearisome.

What is the opposite of tedious?

Antonyms of tedious: exciting, interesting.

Has tedious been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – tedious has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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