Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Mrs. Iyer has been a staunch supporter of the girls’ hockey team for twenty years.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Wavering
In the given sentence, staunch means firm and loyal, not changing. Its antonym is wavering. Example: My grandfather is a staunch fan of the local football club.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Loyal | always standing by a person or group (a synonym of staunch) | Our dog Moti is loyal and follows us everywhere. |
| (2) Wavering (answer) | not firm, changing one’s mind again and again (opposite of staunch) | Rani’s wavering mind could not choose between science and arts. |
| (3) Silent | not speaking (a staunch supporter may also be quiet, so silent is not the opposite) | The hall fell silent when the principal walked in. |
| (4) Wealthy | having a lot of money (it says nothing about how firm her support is) | A wealthy merchant gave money for the village well. |
| Synonyms of staunch: loyal, faithful, steadfast, firm Antonyms of staunch: wavering, disloyal, unreliable, half-hearted |