Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Brashness
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The word brashness means "forwardness or impoliteness arising from a lack of consideration for others." Its antonym is timidity, which means "the state or quality of being timid; shyness."
The other words do not have the same meaning as brashness, so they are not its antonyms.
- Intelligence means "the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills."
- Nerve means "courage or boldness."
- Boldness means "courageous or daring behavior."