Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

BUOYANT

weighted

The correct answer is option 3. weighted.

"Buoyant" typically describes something that is able to float or rise easily in a fluid or medium, often indicating lightness or a lack of heaviness. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a cheerful or optimistic attitude.

On the other hand, "weighted" suggests the opposite - something that is heavy or burdened, making it difficult to float or rise. In the context of emotions or attitudes, "weighted" might describe a feeling of heaviness or burden, contrasting with the lightness or optimism implied by "buoyant."