Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
Hari’s intimate nature has earned him many friends.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word intimate in the sentence "Hari’s intimate nature has earned him many friends" is unfriendly.
- Intimate means "closely acquainted, familiar, or associated."
- Unfriendly means "not friendly; hostile."
The other words do not have the same meaning as intimate, so they are not its antonyms.
- Affectionate means "showing or feeling love or fondness."
- Timely means "done or happening at the right time."
- Passionate means "having or showing strong feelings or emotions."