Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Riya was diffident about speaking at the school assembly for the first time.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Confident
In the given sentence, diffident means shy and unsure of oneself. Its antonym is confident. Example: Arjun was diffident in his first week at the new school.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Confident (answer) | sure of oneself and one’s abilities (opposite of diffident) | After weeks of practice, Kavya felt confident before her interview. |
| (2) Shy | nervous and uneasy with other people (a synonym of diffident) | The shy girl hid behind her mother. |
| (3) Careless | not paying enough attention | A careless mistake cost Rahul two marks. |
| (4) Rude | not polite | It is rude to talk while others are speaking. |
| Synonyms of diffident: shy, timid, unsure, hesitant Antonyms of diffident: confident, self-assured, bold, assertive |