Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

Hari’s intimate nature has earned him many friends.

unfriendly

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."