Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
Ignominious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → honourable
Ignominious means bringing shame and public disgrace. Its antonym is honourable.
Example: The team suffered an ignominious defeat at home.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) valuable | worth a lot of money or very useful (its opposite is worthless, not ignominious) | She keeps her valuable jewellery in a locker. |
| (2) desirable | worth having or wanted (it is about wish, not about honour or shame) | A good salary is desirable in any job. |
| (3) honourable (answer) | bringing honour and respect, and deserving praise (disgraceful and honourable are opposites) | He made an honourable choice by admitting his mistake. |
| (4) clever | quick to learn and understand (its opposite is foolish or dull, not ignominious) | The clever boy solved the puzzle in minutes. |
| Synonyms of ignominious: shameful, disgraceful, humiliating, dishonourable Antonyms of ignominious: honourable, glorious, respectable, dignified Also asked in CUET (UG): ignominious – 19-05-2025 Slot 2 |