Choose the correct meaning of the word from the options below:
Superfluous
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → excessive
- Superfluous means more than is needed, and therefore unnecessary.
Example: The editor cut out all the superfluous words from the report. - Excessive means more than is necessary or reasonable. It carries the same idea of too much, so it is the meaning of superfluous.
Example: Excessive use of mobile phones can harm the eyes.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Direct — Incorrect. Direct means going straight to a place or point, without anything in between; it has nothing to do with quantity.
Example: Is there a direct train to Chennai?
Option 3: arrogant — Incorrect. Arrogant means proud and thinking oneself better than others; it describes a person, not an amount.
Example: The arrogant player refused to shake hands.
Option 4: convenient — Incorrect. Convenient means suitable and easy to use; it does not suggest anything extra.
Example: The shop is open late, which is very convenient.
| Synonyms (Superfluous) | Antonyms (Superfluous) |
|---|---|
| excessive | essential |
| unnecessary | necessary |
| redundant | required |
| surplus | indispensable |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| superfluous | 29-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |