Identify the items which signify the opposite of the word 'partisan":
(A) unbiased
(B) adherent
(C) impartial
(D) partial
(E) prejudiced
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) Only
The word "partisan" means strongly supporting a particular cause, group, or political party in a biased way. To find the opposites, we need words that indicate neutrality or fairness.
Thus, the correct opposite words are (A) Unbiased and (C) Impartial
(A) Unbiased → Opposite of partisan because it means fair, neutral, and not favoring one side.
(C) Impartial → Opposite of partisan because it means not taking sides and being fair.
(B) Adherent → Similar to partisan because it means a supporter or follower of a cause or leader.
(D) Partial → Similar to partisan because it means favoring one side over another.
(E) Prejudiced → Similar to partisan because it means biased or having an unfair preference.