Choose the correct synonym for the given word.
Pique
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Resentment
Pique means a feeling of irritation or resentment, usually from hurt pride. Its synonym is resentment.
Example: In a fit of pique, he walked out of the meeting.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Resentment (answer) | bitter anger at being treated unfairly (both words describe hurt, annoyed feelings) | She felt deep resentment at being left out of the team. |
| (2) Ravage | to destroy or badly damage (it is a verb of destruction, not a feeling) | Floods ravaged the eastern districts. |
| (3) Calm | peaceful and free from anger or worry (close to the opposite of pique) | She stayed calm during the interview. |
| (4) Docile | quiet and easy to control (it describes behaviour, not a feeling of hurt pride) | The docile elephant let the children ride on its back. |
| Synonyms of pique: resentment, irritation, annoyance, displeasure Antonyms of pique: delight, pleasure, contentment, satisfaction Also asked in CUET (UG): pique – 23-05-2026 Slot 2, 30-05-2025 Slot 1 resentment – 23-05-2025 Slot 2 ravage – 30-05-2025 Slot 1 docile – 30-05-2026 Slot 1, 29-05-2026 Slot 2, 14-05-2026 Slot 2, 13-06-2023 Slot 1 |