zealous meaning in Hindi

zealous in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Antonyms

   Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
   ZEALOUS

   APassionateBFanaticalCIndifferentDDevoted
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Indifferent

   Meaning: zealous = full of eager, energetic enthusiasm for a cause or task *(उत्साही, जोशीला)*.
   Its opposite is indifferent = having no interest or concern at all *(उदासीन, बेपरवाह)*.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B passionate = showing strong feeling *(जोशपूर्ण, भावुक)* — a synonym, not an antonym.
   #B fanatical = excessively, blindly enthusiastic *(कट्टर, धर्मांध)* — zeal pushed to an extreme; same direction.
   #B devoted = loyal and fully committed *(समर्पित, निष्ठावान)* — again close to zealous.
   
   Answer: Indifferent
   
   *Three options share the same "fire"; the antonym is the only one with no fire at all.*

2. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Zealous

   AIndifferentBEnthusiasticCApatheticDDetached
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Enthusiastic

   Answer: Enthusiastic
   Solution:
   • "Zealous" means having strong energy or eagerness towards a cause or activity.
   • "Enthusiastic" is the most appropriate synonym as it also means showing intense interest or eagerness.
   • "Indifferent" means having no particular interest – उदासीन
   • "Apathetic" means not showing emotion or concern – भावहीन
   • "Detached" means emotionally disconnected – अलग-थलग
   • Zealous means full of energy or passion – जोश से भरा हुआ
   • Enthusiastic means showing great excitement or interest – उत्साही

Examples

• “He is a zealous supporter of environmental causes.”

zealous – questions

What is the meaning of zealous in Hindi?

zealous means “उत्साही / जोशीला” in Hindi. In English: Showing great energy and enthusiasm for a cause.

What are the synonyms of zealous?

Synonyms of zealous: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, eager.

What is the opposite of zealous?

Antonyms of zealous: indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic.

Has zealous been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – zealous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.

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