Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
Riya was keen to join the school science club and filled in the form on the very first day.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Reluctant
In the given sentence, keen means very interested and wanting to do something. Its antonym is reluctant. Example: Kabir is keen to learn the tabla from his grandfather.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Eager | wanting very much to do or have something (a synonym of keen) | The puppy was eager to play the moment we came home. |
| (2) Reluctant (answer) | not wanting to do something, and slow to agree (opposite of keen) | The tired children were reluctant to leave the water park. |
| (3) Talkative | liking to talk a lot | Meera’s talkative parrot repeats every word it hears. |
| (4) Nervous | worried and a little afraid | Sameer’s hands shook because he was nervous about the interview. |
| Synonyms of keen: eager, enthusiastic, willing, interested Antonyms of keen: reluctant, unwilling, uninterested, indifferent |