From the following options, choose the synonym of the word “Taciturn”.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Reserved
Taciturn means habitually quiet, saying very little. Its synonym is reserved.
Example: The taciturn farmer answered every question with a nod.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Audacity | a noun meaning rude boldness, the willingness to take bold risks | He had the audacity to interrupt the judge. |
| (2) Resentment | a noun meaning bitter anger at unfair treatment | She felt deep resentment at being ignored. |
| (3) Prosperous | successful and wealthy | The town became prosperous after the factory opened. |
| (4) Reserved (answer) | slow to show feelings or to talk, keeping to oneself (a taciturn person is reserved) | She is reserved with strangers but chatty with friends. |
| Synonyms of taciturn: reserved, quiet, uncommunicative, reticent Antonyms of taciturn: talkative, loquacious, garrulous, chatty Also asked in CUET (UG): taciturn – 07-06-2026 Slot 2, 06-06-2026 Slot 1, 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 19-05-2026 Slot 1, 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1, 14-05-2025 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1 audacity – 02-06-2025 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1, 21-06-2023 Slot 1, 10-06-2023 Slot 2, 30-05-2023 Slot 1 |