Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
RESILIENT
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Fragile
Resilient means able to recover quickly from a hard time, or to spring back into shape. Its antonym is fragile. Example: The resilient farmers sowed their fields again soon after the flood.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hardy | strong enough to bear hard conditions (a synonym of resilient) | Cactus is a hardy plant that needs very little water. |
| (2) Hesitant | slow to act or speak because one is unsure | Priya was hesitant to ask a question in front of the whole class. |
| (3) Fragile (answer) | easily broken or damaged (opposite of resilient) | Wrap the fragile glass bowls in newspaper before packing them. |
| (4) Envious | wanting what someone else has | Sonu was envious of his cousin’s new bicycle. |
| Synonyms of resilient: hardy, tough, buoyant Antonyms of resilient: fragile, delicate, brittle |