Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Malleable

Stiff

The correct answer is option 1. Stiff.

"Malleable" refers to something that is capable of being easily shaped, molded, or bent without breaking. It implies flexibility and adaptability.

"Stiff," on the other hand, refers to something that is rigid, inflexible, or difficult to bend or shape.

Therefore, "stiff" is the most appropriate antonym for "malleable" because it represents the opposite quality of being inflexible or rigid, rather than flexible and easily shaped.