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timid meaning in Hindi

adjectiveAsked in SSC 9 timesAntonyms · Synonyms
timid adjective

Meaning: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Hindi: डरपोक / संकोची

Synonyms: shy, fearful, meek, cowardly

Antonyms: bold, confident, brave

Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML · SSC Steno 2020 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1

timid in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

    Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
    Timid

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Daring

    Correct Answer: Daring
    Explanation:
    "Timid" means lacking courage or being shy, so the most appropriate antonym is "daring," which means bold or adventurous.
    Others: -
    • Anxious: Refers to being worried or nervous,
    • Spooky: Refers to something eerie or frightening,
    • Meek: Means submissive or humble, which is similar to "timid," not an antonym.

  2. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Timid

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Bold

    Correct Answer: Bold
    Explanation:
    Timid means shy or lacking courage and confidence (डरपोक / संकोची).
    The antonym is Bold, which means brave, confident, and not afraid to take risks (साहसी / निडर).
    Humble – modest or not arrogant (विनम्र)
    Oppress – to keep someone in hardship by unjust treatment (दबाना / अत्याचार करना)
    Modest – humble and not boastful (नम्र / सादा)
    Only Bold is the opposite of Timid.

  3. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Diffident

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) C. Timid

    "Diffident" means lacking self-confidence, shy, modest, or hesitant to draw attention to oneself. Its synonym is "Timid," which means showing a lack of courage or confidence, easily frightened, or shy. "Confident," "Bold," and "Assertive" all carry opposite meanings — they imply self-assurance and decisiveness.

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What is the meaning of timid in Hindi?

timid means “डरपोक / संकोची” in Hindi. In English: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

What are the synonyms of timid?

Synonyms of timid: shy, fearful, meek, cowardly.

What is the opposite of timid?

Antonyms of timid: bold, confident, brave.

Has timid been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – timid has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML, SSC Steno 2020 T-1 and more.

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