From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word:-
India's top star was in the news for churlishly refusing a generous film deal.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → politely
Churlishly means in a rude, bad-tempered and ungracious way. Refusing a generous offer churlishly is refusing it rudely. Its antonym is politely.
Example: He churlishly refused to shake hands after the match.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) sullenly | in a bad-tempered, sulky way (close to churlishly) | The boy sullenly walked to his room. |
| (2) unpleasantly | in a disagreeable, unfriendly way (again similar to churlishly) | The clerk spoke unpleasantly to the visitors. |
| (3) rudely | without good manners (a synonym of churlishly) | He rudely interrupted the speaker. |
| (4) politely (answer) | in a courteous, respectful way (rude and courteous behaviour are opposites) | She politely declined the invitation. |
| Synonyms of churlishly: rudely, sullenly, unpleasantly, boorishly Antonyms of churlishly: politely, graciously, courteously, civilly Also asked in CUET (UG): churlishly – 20-05-2026 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 2 sullenly – 15-05-2024 Slot 1 |