Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

HUMILITY

Options:

timidity

servility

vanity

modesty

Correct Answer:

vanity

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word humility is vanity.

  • Humility means "having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance."
  • Vanity means "excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance, talents, or achievements."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of humility.

  • Timidity means "shyness or lack of confidence."
  • Servility means "the quality of being servile; slavish obedience."
  • Modesty means "the quality of being modest; humbleness."