Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Devious

Options:

Dishonest 

Crooked

Crafty

Sincere

Correct Answer:

Sincere

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the given word devious is sincere.

  • Devious means intentionally misleading or deceptive.
  • Sincere means free from pretense or deceit; honest.

The word devious means intentionally misleading or deceptive, while the word sincere means free from pretense or deceit; honest. Therefore, the antonym of devious is sincere.

The other options are not antonyms of devious.

  • Dishonest means not honest or truthful.
  • Crooked means not straight or fair.
  • Crafty means clever or cunning in a way that is also deceitful.