Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: PERTINENT.

Options:

Tenacious

Irrelevant

Sporadic

Unrelenting

Correct Answer:

Irrelevant

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Irrelevant

  • Pertinent means relating directly to the matter at hand; relevant.

  • Irrelevant means not connected with or relevant to something; unrelated. This is the direct antonym of pertinent.

Other Options

  • Tenacious: Means keeping a firm hold of something; determined. (Unrelated to relevance).

  • Sporadic: Means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. (Unrelated to relevance).

  • Unrelenting: Means not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. (Unrelated to relevance).