Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
Uncle’s thick woollen sweater looked incongruous at the beach party in Goa.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Appropriate
In the given sentence, incongruous means strange because it does not fit in with what is around it. Its antonym is appropriate. Example: A shiny new car looked incongruous in front of the broken hut.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Discordant | clashing, or not in harmony with the things around it (a synonym of incongruous) | The bright pink door was a discordant sight in the row of white houses. |
| (2) Appropriate (answer) | suitable or right for a situation (opposite of incongruous) | Formal shoes are appropriate for a job interview. |
| (3) Elaborate | having many small parts or details | The bride wore an elaborate necklace with tiny pearls. |
| (4) Fragile | easily broken or damaged | Old palm-leaf books are fragile and must be handled gently. |
| Synonyms of incongruous: out of place, discordant, unsuitable, odd Antonyms of incongruous: appropriate, fitting, suitable |