Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

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

Options:

Gentleness

Honesty

Determination

Pride

Correct Answer:

Pride

Explanation:

The best antonym for humility is pride.

  • Humility is the state of being humble, or having a modest or low view of one's own importance.
  • Pride is a feeling of deep satisfaction or self-satisfaction arising from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.

The other options are not opposites of humility.

  • Gentleness is the quality of being kind, considerate, and soft-spoken.
  • Honesty is the quality of being truthful and sincere.
  • Determination is the quality of being resolved or determined to do something.