Choose the antonym of the word Audacity.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Cowardice
Audacity means great boldness, a readiness to take risks. Its antonym is cowardice. Example: The thief had the audacity to steal a bike from outside the police station.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bravado | a show of boldness to impress others (close to audacity in meaning, not its opposite) | Behind his bravado, Rohit was scared of the exam. |
| (2) Quivering | shaking slightly, from cold, fear or anger (an action of the body, not a quality opposite to boldness) | The puppy was quivering in the rain. |
| (3) Cowardice (answer) | a lack of courage to face danger or difficulty (opposite of audacity) | Running away from the fight was an act of cowardice. |
| (4) Cranky | bad-tempered and easily annoyed | The baby gets cranky when she is hungry. |
| Synonyms of audacity: boldness, daring, nerve, fearlessness Antonyms of audacity: cowardice, timidity, fearfulness, caution |