Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word-- Acrimonious.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Amicable
Acrimonious means angry and bitter, used for arguments, quarrels or relations full of ill feeling. Its antonym is amicable.
Example: The partners split after an acrimonious dispute.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bitter | angry and hurt (a synonym of acrimonious) | He felt bitter about losing his job. |
| (2) Resolute | firm and determined (it is about will, not friendliness) | She remained resolute in her decision. |
| (3) Vague | not clear or definite (it has no link with bitterness) | He gave a vague answer about his plans. |
| (4) Amicable (answer) | friendly and without quarrels (bitter and friendly are opposites) | The two families reached an amicable settlement. |
| Synonyms of acrimonious: bitter, hostile, rancorous, resentful Antonyms of acrimonious: amicable, friendly, cordial, harmonious Also asked in CUET (UG): acrimonious – 11-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-05-2025 Slot 2, 13-05-2025 Slot 1, 27-05-2023 Slot 1 resolute – 16-09-2022 Slot 1 amicable – 31-05-2026 Slot 1, 25-05-2026 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 1, 30-05-2023 Slot 1 |