terse meaning in Hindi

terse in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   His lecture was terse and interesting.

   AovertBbraggartCinertDshort
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) short

   Correct Answer: short
   Explanation:
   The word "terse" means brief and concise, often in a way that may seem abrupt. "Short" is the most appropriate synonym, as it conveys the same idea of being brief or to the point.

2. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Antonyms

   Choose the correct antonym for the word highlighted in bold.
   His response was terse and to the point.

   ABriefBWordyCConciseDShort
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Wordy

   "Terse" means using few words; brief and to the point. Its antonym is "Wordy" — using more words than necessary. "Brief", "Concise" and "Short" are all synonyms of terse. Hence the correct answer is Wordy.

3. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Terse

   APoliteBTimidCExcitedDAuthoritative
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Polite

   Answer: Polite
   Explanation:
   • "Terse" means brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly (संक्षिप्त और कभी-कभी रूखा).
   • The most appropriate antonym would be a word that describes a more courteous, gentle, or elaborated way of speaking.
   ✅ "Polite" — means courteous and respectful in speech or behavior (विनम्र) — is the best opposite of terse in tone.
   Other options:
   • ❌ Timid — means lacking courage (डरपोक), unrelated in meaning.
   • ❌ Excited — means enthusiastic or emotional (उत्साहित), unrelated in context.
   • ❌ Authoritative — means commanding or confident (प्रभावशाली), not opposite of "terse".
   ✅ Correct antonym: Polite

Examples

• “His terse reply showed his annoyance.”

terse – questions

What is the meaning of terse in Hindi?

terse means “संक्षिप्त / रूखा” in Hindi. In English: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt or curt

What are the synonyms of terse?

Synonyms of terse: curt, brief, concise, blunt.

What is the opposite of terse?

Antonyms of terse: verbose, lengthy, elaborate.

Has terse been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – terse has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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