Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word:
He is the most unpopular employee due to his impertinent behaviour.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → impudent
Impertinent means rude and disrespectful, especially towards someone who deserves respect. His rude behaviour is the reason he is the most unpopular employee. Its synonym is impudent.
Example: The boy was punished for his impertinent reply to the teacher.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) impudent (answer) | boldly rude, without respect (both words describe rude, disrespectful conduct) | The impudent clerk laughed at the old man's question. |
| (2) affable | friendly and easy to talk to (affable behaviour would make him popular, not unpopular) | Our affable host made everyone feel at home. |
| (3) elated | very happy and excited (it describes a feeling, not rude behaviour) | She was elated at her exam results. |
| (4) naive | simple and lacking experience, too ready to believe others (it is not the same as rude) | It was naive of him to trust a stranger with his money. |
| Synonyms of impertinent: impudent, rude, insolent, cheeky Antonyms of impertinent: respectful, polite, courteous, deferential Also asked in CUET (UG): impertinent – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 03-06-2025 Slot 2, 22-05-2025 Slot 2 impudent – 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 23-05-2025 Slot 2 affable – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 20-05-2026 Slot 2, 03-06-2025 Slot 1 elated – 22-05-2026 Slot 2, 18-05-2026 Slot 2, 18-08-2022 Slot 1 |