Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The obstinate old man would not leave his crumbling house, though the whole village begged him to.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Compliant
In the given sentence, obstinate means refusing to change one's mind, even when others ask or advise. Its antonym is compliant. Example: The obstinate child would not eat anything except biscuits.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Stubborn | not willing to change one's mind (a synonym of obstinate) | My stubborn brother would not take an umbrella in the rain. |
| (2) Compliant (answer) | ready to agree and do what others ask (opposite of obstinate) | The new clerk was compliant and followed every rule of the office. |
| (3) Timid | shy and easily frightened (the opposite of bold) | The timid girl hid behind her mother when the guests came. |
| (4) Restless | unable to stay still or calm (it says nothing about giving in to others) | The children grew restless during the long bus journey. |
| Synonyms of obstinate: stubborn, headstrong, inflexible, adamant Antonyms of obstinate: compliant, flexible, obedient, yielding |