SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q24

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Obdurate

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Yielding.

Given word: Obdurate

Meaning: Being stubborn and unwilling to change one’s opinion.

Example: He remained obdurate despite all the requests.

Antonym: Yielding

Meaning: Willing to give in or change one’s opinion.

Example: She was yielding and agreed to the proposal.

Meaning of the other words:
Callous: Showing no sympathy.
Adamant: Very firm and unchangeable.
Hardened: Emotionally tough or insensitive.

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.