Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Humorous

Options:

Disappointed

Dejected

Pathetic

Dismayed

Correct Answer:

Pathetic

Explanation:

The best antonym for humorous is pathetic.

  • Humorous means causing laughter or amusement.
  • Pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.

The other options are not opposites of humorous.

  • Disappointed means feeling sad or unhappy because something did not happen as you had hoped.
  • Dejected means feeling sad, downcast, or discouraged.
  • Dismayed means feeling shocked, upset, or disappointed.