Meaning: The quality of having experience and good judgment
Hindi: बुद्धिमत्ता
Synonyms: intelligence, insight, prudence, sagacity
Antonyms: foolishness, stupidity
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
wisdom in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: WISDOM
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Knowledge
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Knowledge"
"Wisdom" = the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the ability to discern what is true, right, or lasting; deep understanding accumulated over time.
"Knowledge" = facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; awareness or familiarity gained by experience or learning. ✓
Wisdom is closely related to knowledge — wisdom is often described as the ability to apply knowledge judiciously. Of the given options, 'knowledge' is the closest synonym. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Ignorance' = lack of knowledge, information, or awareness; the ANTONYM of wisdom. ✗
Option 2 'Cunning' = having or showing ski - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: The quality of having experience and knowledge.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Wisdom
Meaning: wisdom = the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgement *(बुद्धिमत्ता, विवेक)*.
*With age comes wisdom.*
Why the others are wrong.
#B Heinus (as printed; the standard spelling is *heinous*) = shockingly wicked *(जघन्य)* — *a heinous crime*.
#B Pedigree = the record of an animal's or person's ancestors; lineage *(वंशावली)*.
#B Dukedom = the rank, title or territory of a duke *(ड्यूक की पदवी या रियासत)*.
Answer: Wisdom
*-dom names a state or quality: wisdom, freedom, boredom — but dukedom is a rank.* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) insight
Answer: b) insight
Explanation:
• The underlined word is “wisdom”, which means deep understanding, experience, and good judgment (बुद्धिमत्ता / विवेक)
We need a synonym, i.e., a word with a similar meaning.
Option meanings with Hindi:
• emotion – feeling (भावना) – not related
• insight – deep understanding or perception (गहरी समझ) ✔️Synonym of wisdom
• clarity – clearness (स्पष्टता) – different concept
• folly – foolishness (मूर्खता) – opposite of wisdom
So, the correct synonym for wisdom in this context is insight. - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
WisdomAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Imbecility
Answer: (b) Imbecility
Explanation:
• Wisdom means the ability to make good decisions and have knowledge (बुद्धिमत्ता).
• The antonym should mean lack of intelligence or foolishness.
• Imbecility means mental weakness or stupidity (मूर्खता) — ✅ correct antonym.
Other options:
• Dexterity – skill in using hands or mind (चतुराई) ❌
• Competency – ability to do something well (क्षमता) ❌
• Cogency – convincingness or clarity of argument (प्रभावकारिता) ❌
Hence, Imbecility is the correct antonym of Wisdom. - SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
WisdomAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Stupidity
Answer: 1
Solution: The correct antonym of "Wisdom" is "Stupidity".
"Wisdom" means the ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge, experience, and understanding (बुद्धिमानी, विवेक).
"Stupidity" means lack of intelligence or common sense (मूर्खता, बेवकूफी), which is the direct opposite.
Option 2 – Intelligence ❌: synonym of wisdom (बुद्धि); not an antonym.
Option 3 – Experience ❌: often contributes to wisdom; not opposite.
Option 4 – Modesty ❌: means being humble (विनम्रता); unrelated.
Hence, Stupidity is the most appropriate antonym of Wisdom.
Examples
- “His wisdom guided the young students well.”
wisdom – questions
What is the meaning of wisdom in Hindi?
wisdom means “बुद्धिमत्ता” in Hindi. In English: The quality of having experience and good judgment
What are the synonyms of wisdom?
Synonyms of wisdom: intelligence, insight, prudence, sagacity.
What is the opposite of wisdom?
Antonyms of wisdom: foolishness, stupidity.
Has wisdom been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – wisdom has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.