Choose the correct antonym for the word: Imperious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Considerate
Imperious means proud and domineering, expecting to be obeyed without regard for others' feelings. Its antonym is considerate.
Example: With an imperious wave of her hand, the manager sent the staff away.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Oppressive | harsh and cruel in the use of power (close to imperious, not opposite) | The people rose against the oppressive ruler. |
| (2) Imperceptive | not quick to notice or understand things (about understanding, not about pride or domination) | The imperceptive guard did not notice the open window. |
| (3) Considerate (answer) | thoughtful about the needs and feelings of others (an imperious person ignores others' feelings, while a considerate person cares about them) | It was considerate of him to turn the music down while we slept. |
| (4) Indestructible | impossible to destroy (no link with the meaning of imperious) | The old fort's walls seemed indestructible. |
| Synonyms of imperious: domineering, arrogant, overbearing, haughty Antonyms of imperious: considerate, humble, modest, meek Also asked in CUET (UG): imperious – 11-05-2026 Slot 2, 02-07-2023 Slot 3 oppressive – 27-05-2025 Slot 1 |