SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 174

SSC Stenographer - 09 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q174

What is the antonym of "Egregious"?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Minor
Explanation
Egregious means remarkably bad, shocking, or extremely flagrant.
Minor means of relatively little significance, severity, or importance, making it the opposite of egregious.
Example:
The auditor dismissed the slip-up as a minor issue rather than an egregious fraud.
Word Meaning
Blatant Very obvious and unashamed (synonym)
Horrific Causing great horror or distress (synonym)
Appalling Shocking or extremely bad (synonym)