Choose the correct word from the given option that is an antonym of the underlined word:-
Rajni is very arrogant but her sister
Namrata is very ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Humble
Arrogant means having too high an opinion of oneself and looking down on others. The word "but" sets Namrata against her sister, so the blank needs the opposite quality. Its antonym is humble.
Example: The arrogant officer never listened to his juniors.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Wise | having good judgement and knowledge (its opposite is foolish, not arrogant) | It was a wise decision to save money. |
| (2) Humble (answer) | modest, not thinking oneself better than others (it is the direct opposite of arrogant: "Rajni is very arrogant but her sister Namrata is very humble.") | Despite his fame, the singer remained humble. |
| (3) Timid | shy and easily frightened (its opposite is bold or brave, and a person can be timid without being humble) | The timid child hid behind his mother. |
| (4) Shrewd | clever and sharp in judging people and situations (it says nothing about pride) | The shrewd trader made a good profit. |
| Synonyms of arrogant: haughty, conceited, proud, overbearing Antonyms of arrogant: humble, modest, meek, unassuming Also asked in CUET (UG): timid – 18-06-2023 Slot 2, 29-05-2023 Slot 2, 18-08-2022 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 2, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 shrewd – 14-05-2025 Slot 2, 07-06-2023 Slot 2, 25-05-2023 Slot 1 |