From the given options, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Consensus
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Disagreement
Consensus means general agreement among all the members of a group. Its antonym is disagreement.
Example: After a long meeting, the committee reached a consensus on the budget.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Accept | to agree to take or receive something (it is a verb and is close to agreement, not its opposite) | She accepted the job offer. |
| (2) Opinion | what a person thinks about something (a consensus is made of shared opinions, so the word is not its opposite) | In my opinion, the film was too long. |
| (3) Disagreement (answer) | a difference of opinion, not agreeing (consensus is agreement and disagreement is its absence) | There was disagreement among the members about the new rules. |
| (4) Permission | the act of allowing someone to do something (it has no link with general agreement or its absence) | You need permission to leave the class early. |
| Synonyms of consensus: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony Antonyms of consensus: disagreement, dissent, discord, conflict |