Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word from the options given below which is opposite in meaning to the given underlined word:

STIFF

Options:

Flexible

Hard

Strong

Tender

Correct Answer:

Flexible

Explanation:
 

The opposite of the underlined word "stiff" is flexible.

  • Stiff means not bending easily; rigid.
  • Flexible means able to bend easily; pliable.

The other options are not opposites of "stiff".

  • Hard means not easily yielding to pressure.
  • Strong means having great physical or mental power.
  • Tender means easily hurt or damaged.