Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the given word?

"Obnoxious"

Options:

Depressing

Disgusting

Horrible

Filthy

Correct Answer:

Disgusting

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Disgusting

The word "obnoxious" means extremely unpleasant, offensive, or highly objectionable. Among the given options, "disgusting" best expresses its meaning.

Options:

  1. Depressing:

    • Incorrect: "Depressing" refers to something that causes sadness or gloom, which is not the exact meaning of "obnoxious."
  2. Disgusting:

    • Correct: "Disgusting" refers to something offensive or highly unpleasant, matching the meaning of "obnoxious."
  3. Horrible: Too strong and general for this context.
  4. Filthy:

    • Incorrect: "Filthy" refers to being very dirty or unclean, which does not fully align with the meaning of "obnoxious."