vain meaning in Hindi

vain in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   Prajakta is a very vain girl.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 4))

   AHumbleBHonourableCHopefulDHonest
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Humble

   The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "vain" is "Humble."
   Explanation:
   • "Vain" refers to someone who is excessively proud of their appearance, abilities, or achievements. "Humble" is the opposite of vain, meaning modest or having a low view of one's importance.
   Let’s consider the other options:
   • "Honourable" refers to someone deserving respect or having good character, which doesn’t directly contrast with vain.
   • "Hopeful" refers to having a positive outlook for the future, which is unrelated to the meaning of vain.
   • "Honest" refers to being truthful and sincere, which also doesn't serve as a direct opposite to vain.
   Thus, the correct answer is "Humble."

2. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   The actress is very ______ and takes pride in her appearance all the time.

   AwaneBveinCvainDvane
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) vain

   Answer: vain
   Solution:
   • The correct word is vain, which means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance or abilities (अहंकारी / खुद को बहुत अच्छा समझना). ✅
   • Option meanings:
   • Wane – to decrease gradually (कम होना) ❌
   • Vein – blood vessel (शिरा) ❌
   • Vain – proud of one's appearance (अहंकारी) ✅
   • Vane – a flat piece used to show wind direction (पंखा) ❌

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word given in the sentence.
   The efforts will be _______________ (vain) if we do not submit the project report on time.

   AuselessBsensibleCcarelessDdelightful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) useless

   Answer: useless
   Solution:
   • The word "vain" means without success or producing no result; futile – व्यर्थ या बेकार।
   • The best synonym in the options is "useless", which means not serving any purpose or without effect – निरर्थक।
   Other options:
   • Sensible – showing good judgment – समझदार
   • Careless – not giving enough attention – लापरवाह
   • Delightful – very pleasing – आनंददायक
   Correct sentence:
   "The efforts will be useless if we do not submit the project report on time."

4. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Vain

   AStubbornBModestCExtrovertDSelfish
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Modest

   Answer: (b) Modest
   Explanation:
   • Vain means having too much pride in one's appearance or achievements (घमंडी, आत्ममुग्ध).
   • ✅ Modest means not boastful or self-important; humble (विनम्र, नम्र) — which is the opposite of vain.
   Other options:
   • Stubborn – unyielding or inflexible (जिद्दी) ❌
   • Extrovert – outgoing and sociable person (बहिर्मुखी) ❌
   • Selfish – caring only about oneself (स्वार्थी) ❌
   ✅ So, Modest is the correct antonym of Vain.

5. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

   AVainBDomineeringCOtioseDSuperior
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Vain

   Correct Answer: Vain
   Explanation:
   • Vain means having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth (अत्यधिक आत्म-महत्व).
   • Domineering means asserting one’s will over others (दबंगई करना).
   • Otiose means useless or futile (निरर्थक).
   • Superior means higher in rank or quality (श्रेष्ठ), not necessarily self-focused.
   Thus, vain best captures the sense of excessive self-regard.

Examples

• “He made a vain attempt to fix the broken engine.”

vain – questions

What is the meaning of vain in Hindi?

vain means “व्यर्थ/घमंडी” in Hindi. In English: Having excessive pride in appearance or achievements; futile.

What are the synonyms of vain?

Synonyms of vain: conceited, futile, useless, proud, fruitless.

What is the opposite of vain?

Antonyms of vain: modest, humble, successful.

Has vain been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – vain has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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