Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Though she had become very rich, she was never haughty towards her old friends.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Humble
In the given sentence, haughty means proud in an unfriendly way, acting as if one is better than others. Its antonym is humble. Example: The new manager gave a haughty reply and did not even look at the clerk.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Proud | thinking too highly of oneself (a synonym of haughty) | He was too proud to ask his neighbours for help. |
| (2) Humble (answer) | not thinking oneself better than others, modest (opposite of haughty) | Even after winning the medal, Arjun stayed humble and thanked his coach first. |
| (3) Wealthy | having a lot of money (it says nothing about how she behaved) | A wealthy trader paid for the new school building. |
| (4) Cheerful | happy and in a good mood (a haughty person can also be cheerful, so it is not the opposite) | Our cheerful postman greets everyone with a smile. |
| Synonyms of haughty: proud, arrogant, conceited, snobbish Antonyms of haughty: humble, modest, unassuming, meek |