Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word from the given options:-
His tepid response to all the proposed activities, dampened our spirits.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → unenthusiastic
Tepid literally means only slightly warm. Said of a response or a feeling, it means showing little interest or enthusiasm. His lukewarm, half-hearted reaction dampened everyone's spirits. Its synonym is unenthusiastic.
Example: The film got a tepid response from the audience.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) overwhelming | very great or very strong (an overwhelming response is the very opposite of a lukewarm one) | The team received an overwhelming welcome at the airport. |
| (2) unenthusiastic (answer) | not showing interest or eagerness (a tepid response is an unenthusiastic one) | The students were unenthusiastic about the extra class. |
| (3) excited | very happy and eager (it is nearly the opposite of tepid) | The children were excited about the school trip. |
| (4) angry | feeling strong displeasure (a tepid response shows a lack of feeling, not anger) | The passengers were angry about the delay. |
| Synonyms of tepid: unenthusiastic, lukewarm, half-hearted, apathetic Antonyms of tepid: enthusiastic, excited, eager, passionate |