Select the word that is the exact opposite of the word Antagonism in meaning from the given options:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Cordiality
Antagonism means active hostility or opposition between people or groups. Its antonym is cordiality.
Example: There was open antagonism between the two rival teams.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hostility | unfriendly, aggressive behaviour (it is a synonym of antagonism) | The new neighbours were met with hostility. |
| (2) Cordiality (answer) | warmth and friendliness (friendly warmth is the opposite of hostility) | The guests were received with great cordiality. |
| (3) Animosity | strong dislike or ill will (it is also a synonym) | There is no animosity between the two leaders. |
| (4) Enmity | the state of being enemies (it too is a synonym) | The old enmity between the families ended with the marriage. |
| Synonyms of antagonism: hostility, animosity, enmity, opposition Antonyms of antagonism: cordiality, friendliness, goodwill, harmony Also asked in CUET (UG): antagonism – 24-05-2023 Slot 1 cordiality – 18-05-2026 Slot 1, 24-05-2023 Slot 1 animosity – 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2023 Slot 1 enmity – 08-06-2023 Slot 1, 24-05-2023 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 2 |