Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PRIM

Options:

Mature

Principle

Dishevelled

Intellectual

Correct Answer:

Dishevelled

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Dishevelled.

"Prim" typically describes someone who is excessively formal or proper in behavior, often to the point of being prudish or overly strict about manners.

The antonym we're looking for should describe someone who is not excessively formal or proper, but rather untidy or disorganized in appearance or behavior.

"Disheveled" fits this description perfectly. It means messy or untidy in appearance, contrasting with "prim," which implies a high degree of neatness or formality.

Therefore, "disheveled" is the appropriate antonym for "prim" because it represents the opposite characteristic—untidy or disorganized instead of excessively formal or proper.