From the options given below, select the word that is similar in meaning to -
Pensive
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Reflective
Pensive means deep in serious, often slightly sad, thought. Its synonym is reflective.
Example: She sat by the window in a pensive mood after the farewell.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Spontaneous | done suddenly, without planning or thought (almost the opposite of pensive) | The crowd broke into spontaneous applause. |
| (2) Spiteful | wanting to hurt or annoy someone (it describes ill will, not thought) | She made a spiteful remark about her rival's dress. |
| (3) Reflective (answer) | thinking deeply and quietly about something (both words describe a person lost in thought) | The old soldier grew reflective as he spoke of the war. |
| (4) Tragic | causing great sadness, very unfortunate (it describes an event, not a thoughtful state of mind) | Three people died in the tragic accident. |
| Synonyms of pensive: thoughtful, reflective, contemplative, meditative Antonyms of pensive: carefree, thoughtless, unthinking, light-hearted Also asked in CUET (UG): pensive – 12-06-2023 Slot 1, 30-05-2023 Slot 1 spontaneous – 12-06-2023 Slot 3, 07-06-2023 Slot 2 |