SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 166

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q166

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: MELANCHOLY

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Sadness

Explanation:

Melancholy means a deep, quiet, and lasting feeling of sadness.

Sadness → closest meaning

Other options:

Excitement / Joy → opposite meanings

Aloof → unrelated (means distant or reserved)

Hindi meaning:

Melancholy = उदासी / गहरी उदासी