Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Indolent
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Active
Indolent means lazy, avoiding work or effort. Its antonym is active.
Example: The indolent boy stayed in bed till noon.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sluggish | slow-moving and lacking energy (close in meaning to indolent) | I feel sluggish after a heavy meal. |
| (2) Active (answer) | busy, energetic and doing things (a lazy person and an energetic one are opposites) | My grandmother stays active by gardening every day. |
| (3) Agitated | nervous, upset and restless (it describes a troubled state of mind, not willingness to work) | She grew agitated when her son did not call. |
| (4) Neutral | not taking any side in a dispute (it has no link with laziness) | The referee must stay neutral during the match. |
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