Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

DEVIOUS

Options:

Deceitful

shrewd

straight

calculating

Correct Answer:

straight

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. straight

The most appropriate antonym of the word devious is straight.

  • Devious means "not straightforward or direct; intentionally misleading or dishonest."
  • Deceitful means "dishonest or misleading in speech or conduct."
  • Shrewd means "having or showing sharp intelligence and good judgment."
  • Straight means "not curved or bent; following a direct course."
  • Calculating means "thinking about or planning something carefully and with great attention to detail."