Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the given word:
Asinine
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Ridiculous
- Asinine means extremely foolish or stupid. It comes from the Latin asinus (ass), an animal thought of as stupid.
Example: It was asinine of him to argue with the referee. - Ridiculous means so silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at. Both words describe foolishness, so ridiculous is the synonym among the options.
Example: Wearing a heavy coat in this heat looks ridiculous.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Clever — Incorrect. Clever means quick to learn and understand; it is close to the opposite of asinine.
Example: She found a clever way to solve the puzzle.
Option 3: Cautious — Incorrect. Cautious means careful to avoid danger or mistakes; it says nothing about foolishness.
Example: He is a cautious driver.
Option 4: Sensible — Incorrect. Sensible means showing good judgement; it is also close to the opposite of asinine.
Example: It is sensible to save some money every month.
| Synonyms (Asinine) | Antonyms (Asinine) |
|---|---|
| ridiculous | sensible |
| foolish | clever |
| silly | wise |
| idiotic | intelligent |