Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The trust gives free books and uniforms to indigent students of the district.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Wealthy
In the given sentence, indigent means very poor, without enough money for basic needs. Its antonym is wealthy. Example: The hospital treats indigent patients free of cost.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Needy | poor and in need of help (a synonym of indigent) | The club collects old clothes for needy families. |
| (2) Clever | quick to learn and understand | The clever boy solved the puzzle in a minute. |
| (3) Wealthy (answer) | having a lot of money and property (opposite of indigent) | A wealthy trader built a new school in his village. |
| (4) Hardworking | putting a lot of effort into work (a poor person can be hardworking too, so it is not the opposite of indigent) | The hardworking farmer is in his field before sunrise. |
| Synonyms of indigent: needy, poor, penniless, destitute Antonyms of indigent: wealthy, rich, affluent, well-off |