Meaning: Of little importance or value
Hindi: तुच्छ / मामूली
Synonyms: insignificant, minor, petty, unimportant
Antonyms: significant, important, major
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-2 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2019 T-2
trivial in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word .
Trivial
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 1))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Essential
The most appropriate antonym of the word Trivial is:
Essential.
• Trivial means something that is of little importance or significance.
• Essential refers to something that is absolutely necessary or of great importance, making it the direct opposite of "trivial."
Here’s why the other options don’t work as antonyms:
• Lavish means something that is extravagant or abundant, but it doesn't directly oppose the idea of something being trivial.
• Vain refers to excessive pride or self-importance, which is unrelated to the meaning of trivial.
• Liable means being legally responsible or likely to do something, which does not relate to the concept of being trivial. - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Which of the following sentences contains the ANTONYM of the word ‘important’?
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 1))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) You always make me do all the trivial stuff.
Correct Answer: You always make me do all the trivial stuff.
Explanation:
The word ‘important’ means significant, of great value, or essential.
Let’s examine the options to find its antonym:
• Choose the right colour to make your bike stand out!
→ No reference to importance or its opposite.
• Namita also makes some very salient points...
→ Salient means important or prominent — same as important, not opposite.
• I have some urgent questions...
→ Urgent means immediate or pressing — still not the opposite of important.
• You always make me do all the trivial stuff.
→ Trivial means unimportant or insignificant — this is the correct antonym of important.
✅ Correct choice: "You always make me do - SSC CGL 2023 T-2 Synonyms
Read the given sentence carefully and fill in the blank by selecting the correct synonym of the word given in the brackets.
The authority refused to pay any heed to the _________ demands made by the workers. (Trivial)
(SSC CGL 2023 T-2 (26 Oct))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) insignificant
The correct answer is option a.
The meaning of trivial is “of little value or importance”
Insignificant: too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Idiotic: very stupid
Majestic: having or showing impressive beauty or scale.
Conceited: excessively proud of oneself, vain
Hence, option a “insignificant” is correct answer. - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Trivial
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Important
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Important"
"Trivial" = of little value or importance; not worth considering; insignificant. Its antonym is "Important" = of great significance or value; deserving attention.
Trivial (unimportant) ↔ Important (significant) — direct opposites ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Insignificant' — means too small or unimportant to be worth attention. A SYNONYM of trivial.
Option 2 'Minor' — means lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance. Also a SYNONYM of trivial.
Option 4 'Commonplace' — means not unusual; ordinary; trite. Related in meaning to 'trivial' (everyday, unremarkable) and thus also a SYNONYM, not an antonym. - SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Something of little value or importanceAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) trivial
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (trivial)
Type: One-Word Substitution
Something of little value or importance = trivial (तुच्छ/महत्वहीन).
Meanings
• fundamental / cardinal – very important (opposite); scanty – meagre in quantity. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Trivial issues have always interested our boss.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Significant
Answer: c) Significant
Solution:
• The word trivial means unimportant or minor.
• Its antonym should be something that means important or serious.
• Significant means important or meaningful, which is the correct opposite.
• Common means usual, not the opposite of trivial.
• Hopeful and fierce are unrelated in meaning.
trivial – unimportant, minor – छोटा-मोटा, महत्वहीन
significant – important, meaningful – महत्वपूर्ण
common – usual, ordinary – सामान्य
hopeful – optimistic – आशावान
fierce – violent, intense – उग्र, तीव्र
Examples
- “Don't waste time on such trivial matters.”
trivial – questions
What is the meaning of trivial in Hindi?
trivial means “तुच्छ / मामूली” in Hindi. In English: Of little importance or value
What are the synonyms of trivial?
Synonyms of trivial: insignificant, minor, petty, unimportant.
What is the opposite of trivial?
Antonyms of trivial: significant, important, major.
Has trivial been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – trivial has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-2, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.