Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Ignominious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Estimable
Ignominious means causing public shame or disgrace. Its antonym is estimable.
Example: The champions suffered an ignominious defeat in the first round.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sagacious | wise and sound in judgement (it is about wisdom, not honour or shame) | The sagacious old farmer predicted the rain. |
| (2) Obtuse | slow to understand (it has no link with disgrace) | He was too obtuse to see the joke. |
| (3) Estimable (answer) | deserving respect and admiration (shameful and worthy of respect are opposites) | The retired judge was an estimable man. |
| (4) Disreputable | not respected, having a bad reputation (close to ignominious, not opposite) | He was seen with some disreputable characters. |
| Synonyms of ignominious: shameful, humiliating, disreputable, dishonourable Antonyms of ignominious: estimable, honourable, glorious, creditable Also asked in CUET (UG): ignominious – 19-07-2024 Slot 1 sagacious – 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 1, 26-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 25-05-2023 Slot 1 obtuse – 20-05-2026 Slot 2 |