Select the word that is the exact opposite of the underlined word in meaning, from the given options.
The politician felt flummoxed by the questions put to him.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → comfortable
- Flummoxed means completely confused, not knowing what to say or do. The questions left the politician puzzled and unsure how to answer.
Example: The students were flummoxed by the last question of the paper. - Comfortable here means at ease, not worried or embarrassed. A politician at ease with the questions is the opposite of one thrown into confusion, so comfortable is the antonym among the options.
Example: After a few rehearsals, she felt comfortable speaking in front of the audience.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: annoyed — Incorrect. Annoyed means slightly angry, irritated; a person can be confused and annoyed at the same time, so it is not the opposite.
Example: He was annoyed by the constant noise.
Option 3: delighted — Incorrect. Delighted means very pleased; it is the opposite of disappointed, not of confused.
Example: She was delighted with her results.
Option 4: disconcerted — Incorrect. Disconcerted means unsettled and confused; it is a synonym of flummoxed.
Example: The sudden question disconcerted the speaker.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| disconcert | – | 27-05 S1 | – | – | – |