Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
After the long bus journey, the players looked lethargic at the morning practice.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Energetic
In the given sentence, lethargic means tired, slow and without energy. Its antonym is energetic. Example: The heat made everyone lethargic after lunch.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sluggish | moving slowly, with little energy (a synonym of lethargic) | Traffic was sluggish on the flooded road. |
| (2) Energetic (answer) | full of energy and ready to work (opposite of lethargic) | The energetic students cleaned the whole ground in an hour. |
| (3) Confident | sure of one’s own ability (a tired player can still be confident) | Kavita felt confident before her interview. |
| (4) Cheerful | happy and in a good mood (a player can be cheerful and still feel slow and tired) | Our cheerful neighbour greets everyone with a smile. |
| Synonyms of lethargic: sluggish, listless, drowsy, tired Antonyms of lethargic: energetic, lively, active, vigorous |