Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

DISGRUNTLED

Options:

Discontent 

Stealthy

Quivering

Surreptitious

Correct Answer:

Discontent 

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "disgruntled" is discontent.

  • Disgruntled means "feeling or showing dissatisfaction or annoyance."
  • Discontent means "a feeling of dissatisfaction or restlessness."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "disgruntled."

  • Stealthy means "acting in a cautious or surreptitious way, so as to avoid notice."
  • Quivering means "shaking or trembling slightly."
  • Surreptitious means "done or acting in a sneaky or furtive way, especially in order to avoid detection."