Select the word that is closest in meaning to the given word.
SMUG
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Complacent
Smug means too pleased with oneself in an annoying way. Its synonym is complacent. Example: Kunal gave a smug grin after solving the puzzle first.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sullen | silent and in a bad mood | Rohan sat sullen in a corner after losing the chess match. |
| (2) Humble | not thinking one is better than others (the opposite of smug) | Even after topping the state, Priya stayed humble. |
| (3) Sly | clever at tricking people in a secret way | The sly cat waited quietly near the milk jug. |
| (4) Complacent (answer) | so pleased with oneself that one stops trying hard (same as smug) | After two easy wins, our team grew complacent and lost the third match. |
| Synonyms of smug: self-satisfied, complacent, conceited Antonyms of smug: humble, modest, unassuming |