Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Rohan was too diffident to raise his hand in class, even when he knew the answer.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Self-assured
In the given sentence, diffident means shy and not sure of one’s own ability. Its antonym is self-assured. Example: The diffident girl spoke so softly that no one heard her.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Timid | shy and easily afraid (a synonym of diffident) | The timid puppy hid under the bed. |
| (2) Self-assured (answer) | confident and sure of oneself (opposite of diffident) | Kabir gave a self-assured speech in front of the whole school. |
| (3) Indifferent | not interested, not caring (Rohan cared about the answer but lacked confidence) | He was indifferent to the cricket score. |
| (4) Impatient | unable to wait calmly (it says nothing about confidence) | The impatient passengers kept asking when the train would leave. |
| Synonyms of diffident: timid, shy, hesitant, unassertive Antonyms of diffident: self-assured, confident, bold, assertive |