Choose the opposite of the underlined word from the given options:
Her impeccable style was applauded by the media.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → censurable
- Impeccable (from the Latin in-, not + peccare, to sin) means without any fault, perfect. The media praised her style because it was faultless.
Example: The hotel staff had impeccable manners. - Censurable means deserving strong criticism or blame (from "censure", to criticise severely). What is beyond criticism and what deserves criticism are opposites, so censurable is the antonym of impeccable.
Example: His rude conduct in the meeting was censurable.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: faultless — Incorrect. Faultless means without any fault; it is a synonym of impeccable.
Example: She gave a faultless performance.
Option 2: upright — Incorrect. Upright means honest and moral (or standing straight); it describes character and is not the opposite of faultless.
Example: He is an upright officer who never takes bribes.
Option 4: colourful — Incorrect. Colourful means full of bright colours, or lively and interesting; it has nothing to do with faults.
Example: The market was full of colourful stalls.
| Synonyms (Impeccable) | Antonyms (Impeccable) |
|---|---|
| faultless | censurable |
| flawless | flawed |
| perfect | faulty |
| immaculate | blameworthy |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| impeccable | 14-05 S2 21-05 S2 25-05 S2 | 20-05 S2 24-05 S2 | – | 17-06 S2 | – |