From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to -
Affluent
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Poor
Affluent means rich, having a lot of money and a comfortable way of life. Its antonym is poor.
Example: They live in an affluent part of the city.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Poor (answer) | having very little money (affluent describes wealth and poor its lack) | The scholarship helps poor but bright students. |
| (2) Infamous | well known for something bad (it is about reputation, not money) | The infamous smuggler was finally caught. |
| (3) Ordinary | not special, normal (an ordinary person may be rich or poor, so it is not the opposite of affluent) | It was an ordinary day at the office. |
| (4) Backward | (of a place or people) less developed than others (a backward area is often poor, but the word is about development, not wealth) | The new road will help the backward villages of the district. |
| Synonyms of affluent: wealthy, rich, prosperous, well-off Antonyms of affluent: poor, needy, impoverished, penniless Also asked in CUET (UG): affluent – 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-06-2023 Slot 1, 05-06-2023 Slot 2 infamous – 22-05-2025 Slot 2 |