Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence:
Even after missing the cut twice, Kavya stayed resolute about making it to the state shooting team.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Wavering
In the given sentence, resolute means firm in one’s purpose and not ready to give up. Its antonym is wavering. Example: The villagers were resolute about getting a proper road built to the school.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Determined | having made a firm decision to do something (a synonym of resolute) | Arif was determined to finish the marathon in spite of the heat. |
| (2) Wavering (answer) | unable to decide, or changing one’s mind again and again (opposite of resolute) | Tanya’s wavering mind kept moving between science and commerce till the last day of admissions. |
| (3) Grateful | thankful for something good that someone has done | We are grateful to the neighbours who helped us during the flood. |
| (4) Jealous | unhappy because someone else has what one wants | Chintu felt jealous when his best friend sat with the new boy at lunch. |
| Synonyms of resolute: determined, firm, steadfast, unshaken Antonyms of resolute: wavering, hesitant, irresolute |