SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 188

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q188

Choose the antonym of 'magnanimous':

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Magnanimous: This word describes someone who is very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Petty: Being petty means focusing on trivial matters in a small-minded or spiteful way. It is the direct opposite of being large-spirited or "magnanimous."

Noble, Forgiving, and Generous are all synonyms or closely related meanings to magnanimous, making them incorrect choices for an antonym.