Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below:-
His brash temperament alienated all his friends.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → meek
Brash means loud, overconfident and pushy, without thought for others' feelings. Such a temperament puts people off, which is why it "alienated all his friends". Its antonym is meek.
Example: The brash salesman kept interrupting his customers.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) meek (answer) | quiet, gentle and humble, ready to give way to others (a meek person is the very opposite of a loud, pushy one) | The meek boy never argued with anyone. |
| (2) arrogant | proud and acting as if one is better than others (it is close to brash, not opposite) | The arrogant champion refused to shake hands with his rival. |
| (3) brazen | bold and shameless (a synonym of brash) | He told a brazen lie in front of the whole class. |
| (4) audacious | daring and willing to take bold risks, sometimes rudely so (it is near brash in meaning) | The thieves made an audacious attempt to rob the bank in broad daylight. |
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