Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Malice

Options:

Sympathy

Goodwill

Friendship

Attraction

Correct Answer:

Sympathy

Explanation:

The best antonym (opposite) of the word "Malice" is:

Option 1: Sympathy

Explanation:

  • "Malice" refers to the intention to do harm or evil to others.
  • "Sympathy" refers to the feeling of compassion or pity towards others, which is the opposite of having malicious intent.

Option 2: Goodwill means a friendly or benevolent attitude, which is related but not the direct opposite of malice.

Option 3: Friendship refers to a close and positive relationship, which is not directly opposite to malice.

Option 4: Attraction means the feeling of being drawn to someone or something, which is unrelated to the concept of malice.