Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

From the given options choose the one which is the closest in meaning to the word given below 

DOUBT

Options:

Ignorance

Dullness

Mistake

Disbelief

Correct Answer:

Disbelief

Explanation:

The word that is closest in meaning to the word doubt is disbelief.

  • Doubt means to have uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.
  • Disbelief means a lack of belief or trust in something.

Both words refer to a lack of certainty, but doubt is more general, while disbelief implies a more active rejection of something.

The other words in the options do not have the same meaning as doubt.

  • Ignorance means a lack of knowledge or information.
  • Dullness means a lack of interest or excitement.
  • Mistake means an error or a wrong action.