Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Mr Sharma’s slovenly ways showed in his crumpled shirt and the pile of unwashed cups on his office desk.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Tidy
In the given sentence, slovenly means untidy and careless in looks or habits. Its antonym is tidy. Example: The warden scolded the boys for their slovenly rooms.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sloppy | careless and untidy (a synonym of slovenly) | Ravi lost marks for his sloppy handwriting. |
| (2) Lethargic | sleepy and without energy | The afternoon heat left the whole class lethargic. |
| (3) Tidy (answer) | neat and in good order (opposite of slovenly) | Aai keeps the kitchen so tidy that every jar has its own place. |
| (4) Sullen | quiet and bad-tempered | Arjun sat sullen all evening after his phone was taken away. |
| Synonyms of slovenly: sloppy, untidy, messy, unkempt Antonyms of slovenly: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed |