Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Sane

Options:

Paranoid

Reposeful

Stoical

Halcyon

Correct Answer:

Paranoid

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to the word sane is paranoid.

  • Sane means "of sound mind; mentally healthy."
  • Paranoid means "having or showing a systematized set of irrational beliefs, typically as a symptom of mental illness."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "sane."

  • Reposeful means "calm and peaceful."
  • Stoical means "showing or having a calm acceptance of difficult or painful circumstances."
  • Halcyon means "calm, peaceful, and prosperous."