Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IDIOSYNCRASY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Eccentricity
Idiosyncrasy means a strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that is special to one person. Its synonym is eccentricity. Example: One of Uncle Ramesh’s idiosyncrasies is wearing a woollen cap even in summer.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Equanimity | staying calm, even in difficult times | Meera heard the bad news with great equanimity. |
| (2) Obstinacy | refusing to change one’s mind, stubbornness (a stubborn person need not have any odd habit) | His obstinacy stopped him from asking anyone for directions. |
| (3) Eccentricity (answer) | odd or unusual behaviour that makes a person different from others (same as idiosyncrasy) | The old painter’s eccentricity made him talk to his plants every morning. |
| (4) Indifference | lack of interest or care (it says nothing about strange behaviour) | The shopkeeper’s indifference made the customers leave. |