Choose the correct antonym for 'veracity' from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → fallacy
Veracity means truthfulness, the quality of being true or accurate. Its antonym is fallacy.
Example: The police doubted the veracity of his statement.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) fallacy (answer) | a false belief or a mistaken idea, or an argument based on wrong reasoning (truth and falsehood are opposites) | It is a fallacy that money brings happiness. |
| (2) arduous | very difficult and tiring (it has nothing to do with truth) | The climb to the temple was long and arduous. |
| (3) diminutive | very small in size | The diminutive gymnast won three gold medals. |
| (4) demure | quiet, shy and modest in manner | She gave a demure smile and looked away. |
| Synonyms of veracity: truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, truth Antonyms of veracity: fallacy, falsehood, untruthfulness, dishonesty Also asked in CUET (UG): veracity – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 31-05-2025 Slot 1, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 2, 16-05-2025 Slot 1 arduous – 20-05-2026 Slot 1, 27-05-2025 Slot 1, 23-05-2025 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 2, 18-08-2022 Slot 1 diminutive – 19-05-2026 Slot 2, 14-06-2023 Slot 3 demure – 03-06-2025 Slot 2 |