Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Abandon

Options:

Recklessness

Constraint

Casualness

Spontaneity

Correct Answer:

Constraint

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to abandon is constraint.

  • Abandon means to give up or leave something or someone.
  • Constraint means a restriction or limitation on something.

So, the opposite of abandoning something would be to put constraints on it, or to restrict it in some way.

The other words do not have opposite meanings to abandon.

  • Recklessness means a lack of caution or care.
  • Casualness means a lack of seriousness or formality.
  • Spontaneity means the quality of being done without planning or forethought.