Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
Rohan is too timid to ask the teacher a question, even when he has not understood the lesson.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Bold
In the given sentence, timid means easily frightened and lacking confidence. Its antonym is bold. Example: The timid puppy hid under the bed when the Diwali crackers began.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bold (answer) | brave and confident, not afraid of taking risks (opposite of timid) | It was bold of Kavya to speak first at the school assembly. |
| (2) Meek | quiet and gentle, and willing to do what others say (a synonym of timid) | The meek clerk did not argue when the manager blamed him. |
| (3) Polite | having good manners and showing respect to others | The polite shopkeeper thanked every customer with a smile. |
| (4) Restless | unable to stay still or calm | The children grew restless during the long bus ride to Jaipur. |
| Synonyms of timid: shy, meek, fearful, timorous Antonyms of timid: bold, brave, confident, daring |