Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Volatile
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Calm
Volatile means likely to change suddenly and without warning, especially for the worse. A volatile person may lose his temper quickly. Its antonym is calm.
Example: The situation at the border remains volatile.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Calm (answer) | peaceful and steady, not easily disturbed (sudden change against steady peace) | She stayed calm during the emergency. |
| (2) Erratic | irregular and unpredictable (a synonym of volatile) | The patient's heartbeat was erratic. |
| (3) Capricious | changing mood or behaviour suddenly (it too is close to volatile) | The capricious weather spoilt our trip. |
| (4) Translucent | letting some light pass through (it describes glass or paper, not change) | The bathroom has a translucent window. |
| Synonyms of volatile: erratic, capricious, unstable, explosive Antonyms of volatile: calm, stable, steady, placid Also asked in CUET (UG): volatile – 06-06-2026 Slot 1, 13-06-2023 Slot 3 erratic – 21-05-2025 Slot 2 capricious – 24-05-2025 Slot 1, 19-07-2024 Slot 1 |