Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Everyone in the colony was relieved that the old banyan tree near the gate came through the cyclone unscathed.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Unharmed
In the given sentence, unscathed means not hurt or damaged at all. Its synonym is unharmed. Example: The little boy walked away unscathed after falling from the swing.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Unharmed (answer) | not hurt or damaged (same as unscathed) | All the passengers were unharmed when the bus skidded off the road. |
| (2) Uprooted | pulled out of the ground with the roots | Two coconut trees in our lane were uprooted by the storm. |
| (3) Unnoticed | not seen or noticed by anyone | Riya slipped into the class unnoticed. |
| (4) Exposed | left without cover or protection | The exposed wires near the gate are dangerous. |
| Synonyms of unscathed: unharmed, unhurt, safe, intact Antonyms of unscathed: injured, harmed, damaged, hurt |