Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

BENEVOLENT

Options:

Generous

Liberal

Friendly

Stingy

Correct Answer:

Stingy

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. Stingy.

"Benevolent" describes someone who is kind, generous, and charitable, often seeking to do good deeds or help others.

The antonym we're looking for should describe someone who is not generous or charitable, someone who is reluctant to give or share.

"Stingy" fits this description perfectly. It means unwilling to spend or give, miserly, or tightfisted, contrasting with "benevolent," which implies generosity and kindness.

Therefore, "stingy" is the appropriate antonym for "benevolent" because it represents the opposite characteristic—not generous or charitable.