Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
APPREHENSIVE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Confident
Apprehensive means worried or afraid that something bad may happen. Its antonym is confident. Example: Ananya felt apprehensive on her first day at the new school.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Uneasy | worried and not comfortable (a synonym of apprehensive) | The dark, empty lane made Priya feel uneasy. |
| (2) Inquisitive | eager to know about things and asking many questions | My inquisitive little sister wants to know how the fan works. |
| (3) Confident (answer) | sure that things will go well, or sure of one’s own ability (opposite of apprehensive) | After weeks of practice, Ishaan was confident about his speech. |
| (4) Obstinate | refusing to change one’s mind | The obstinate child would not leave the toy shop. |
| Synonyms of apprehensive: uneasy, anxious, nervous, fearful Antonyms of apprehensive: confident, calm, assured, fearless |