From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word-
'Listless'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Agile
Listless means having no energy or interest, tired and slow. Its antonym is agile.
Example: The heat made the children listless and sleepy.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Agile (answer) | able to move quickly and easily, lively and active (a slow person with no energy and a quick, lively one are opposites) | The agile goalkeeper leapt and saved the ball. |
| (2) Lazy | unwilling to work or make an effort (it is close in meaning to listless, not opposite) | The lazy boy left his homework for the last minute. |
| (3) Spiritual | connected with the soul or religion (it has nothing to do with energy) | He went to the Himalayas in search of spiritual peace. |
| (4) Moisture | a noun meaning small drops of water in the air or on a surface (it cannot be the opposite of an adjective describing a person's energy) | The plants take moisture from the soil. |
| Synonyms of listless: lazy, lethargic, sluggish, languid Antonyms of listless: agile, energetic, lively, vigorous Also asked in CUET (UG): listless – 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 16-09-2022 Slot 1, 10-08-2022 Slot 1 agile – 03-06-2025 Slot 1, 15-06-2023 Slot 3 |