Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Tenuous
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Strong
Tenuous means very weak or slight, easily broken. It is used for links, arguments or a hold on something. Its antonym is strong.
Example: There is only a tenuous link between the two crimes.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Strong (answer) | firm, solid and not easily broken (a weak, slight link is the opposite of a strong one) | The two brothers share a strong bond. |
| (2) Delicate | fragile, easily damaged (it is close in meaning to tenuous) | Handle the delicate glass vase with care. |
| (3) Feeble | weak, lacking strength (it is a synonym of tenuous, not an antonym) | He made a feeble attempt to explain his absence. |
| (4) Common | ordinary or found often (it is not about strength or weakness) | Sparrows were once common in our cities. |
| Synonyms of tenuous: feeble, delicate, weak, flimsy Antonyms of tenuous: strong, solid, firm, substantial Also asked in CUET (UG): tenuous – 10-06-2023 Slot 2 feeble – 21-05-2025 Slot 2, 18-08-2022 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 2 |