Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
We had hundreds of courageous scientists.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word courageous in the given sentence is diffident.
- Courageous means "having or showing courage."
- Diffident means "lacking self-confidence; shy."
The other words do not have the same meaning as courageous, so they are not its antonyms.
- Gutsy means "having or showing courage or determination."
- Audacious means "daring or bold in a way that shows a lack of respect for danger or convention."
- Valiant means "showing or having courage in the face of danger or difficulty."