Fill in the blank with the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence:-
Our Mathematics teacher was known for her ______ attitude, always losing her calm under pressure.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → agitated
Calm means a peaceful, quiet state of mind, free from worry or excitement. The teacher is said to be always losing her calm under pressure, so the blank needs a word that describes the opposite state. Its antonym is agitated.
Example: The pilot kept his calm during the storm.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) serene | calm and peaceful (a synonym of calm, and it contradicts "always losing her calm") | The lake looked serene at dawn. |
| (2) patient | able to wait or bear trouble without getting upset (a patient teacher would not lose her calm) | The nurse was patient with the frightened child. |
| (3) agitated (answer) | nervous, upset and unable to stay still or quiet (someone who keeps losing her calm has an agitated attitude) | He grew agitated when the train was delayed again. |
| (4) embellished | decorated, or, of a story, made more interesting by adding details (it does not describe a state of mind) | He embellished the story of his trip to impress his friends. |
| Synonyms of calm: serene, tranquil, composed, placid Antonyms of calm: agitated, anxious, restless, flustered Also asked in CUET (UG): serene – 31-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 1, 20-05-2025 Slot 1, 05-06-2023 Slot 3 embellish – 24-05-2026 Slot 1 |