Choose the correct Antonym of the word 'AUDACITY' :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Humility
Audacity means bold daring, a willingness to take risks, and often rude boldness or disrespect. Its antonym is humility.
Example: He had the audacity to argue with the principal in front of the whole class.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Arrogance | an exaggerated sense of one's own importance (close to the bold, disrespectful side of audacity, not its opposite) | His arrogance made him unpopular with his teammates. |
| (2) Insolence | rude and disrespectful behaviour (a synonym of audacity in its negative sense) | The boy was punished for his insolence towards the teacher. |
| (3) Humility (answer) | a modest view of one's own importance (a humble person is quiet and respectful, not bold or forward) | Despite her success, she spoke with great humility. |
| (4) Boldness | courage and willingness to take risks (a synonym of audacity) | Her boldness in raising the issue impressed everyone. |
| Synonyms of audacity: boldness, insolence, daring, nerve Antonyms of audacity: humility, timidity, meekness, caution Also asked in CUET (UG): audacity – 12-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1, 21-06-2023 Slot 1, 10-06-2023 Slot 2 insolence – 10-06-2023 Slot 2 humility – 22-05-2023 Slot 2, 30-08-2022 Slot 1 |