Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The intrepid reporter stayed on in the flooded town to send news after everyone else had left.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Timid
In the given sentence, intrepid means very brave, not afraid of danger. Its antonym is timid. Example: The intrepid climbers reached the top in a snowstorm.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Fearless | having no fear (a synonym of intrepid) | The fearless firefighter ran into the burning shop. |
| (2) Careless | not paying enough attention | Ravi made careless mistakes in his maths paper. |
| (3) Timid (answer) | shy and easily frightened (opposite of intrepid) | The timid boy hid behind his mother when the guests came. |
| (4) Lazy | not willing to work (a lazy person may still be brave, so it is not the opposite of intrepid) | The lazy cat slept in the sun all afternoon. |
| Synonyms of intrepid: fearless, brave, bold, daring Antonyms of intrepid: timid, cowardly, fearful, nervous |