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. Its antonym is comfortable.
Example: The students were flummoxed by the last question of the paper.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) comfortable (answer) | here, at ease, not worried or embarrassed (a politician at ease with the questions is the opposite of one thrown into confusion) | After a few rehearsals, she felt comfortable speaking in front of the audience. |
| (2) annoyed | slightly angry, irritated (a person can be confused and annoyed at the same time, so it is not the opposite) | He was annoyed by the constant noise. |
| (3) delighted | very pleased (it is the opposite of disappointed, not of confused) | She was delighted with her results. |
| (4) disconcerted | unsettled and confused (it is a synonym of flummoxed) | The sudden question disconcerted the speaker. |
| Also asked in CUET (UG): disconcert – 27-05-2025 Slot 1 |