Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the most appropriate antonym of the word erratic:-
Her _____ behavior during the meeting sprang a surprise on everyone.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → consistent
Erratic means not regular or predictable, changing suddenly without any pattern. Its antonym is consistent.
Example: His erratic driving made the other cars slow down.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) ephemeral | lasting for a very short time (it is about duration, not steadiness) | Fame on social media is often ephemeral. |
| (2) intermittent | stopping and starting again at intervals (close to erratic, not opposite to it) | Intermittent rain spoiled the match. |
| (3) consistent (answer) | always behaving in the same steady way (steady and unpredictable are opposites, and "Her consistent behavior" fills the blank) | His consistent hard work earned him a promotion. |
| (4) supple | bending easily, flexible, used for the body or materials (it does not describe behaviour) | Yoga keeps the body supple. |
| Synonyms of erratic: unpredictable, irregular, inconsistent, changeable Antonyms of erratic: consistent, steady, regular, predictable Also asked in CUET (UG): erratic – 28-05-2025 Slot 1 ephemeral – 25-05-2026 Slot 1, 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 27-05-2025 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1, 23-06-2023 Slot 2, 02-06-2023 Slot 3, 01-06-2023 Slot 3 intermittent – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 12-05-2026 Slot 1 |