Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Vanity

Options:

Humanity

Honesty

Courtesy

Modesty

Correct Answer:

Modesty

Explanation:

The best antonym for vanity is modesty.

  • Vanity means excessive pride in oneself or one's own appearance.
  • Modesty means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

The other options are not opposites of vanity.

  • Humanity means the quality of being human.
  • Honesty means being truthful and fair.
  • Courtesy means politeness and consideration for others.