The sentence given below consists of an underlined word and is followed by four options. Select the word that is the antonym to the underlined word.
The bill received vehement resistance from the opposition party in the Parliament.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → apathetic
Vehement means showing strong, forceful feeling. Vehement resistance is fierce, passionate opposition. Its antonym is apathetic.
Example: The villagers raised a vehement protest against the new factory.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) animated | full of life and energy (it is close to vehement, not opposite) | The friends had an animated discussion about the match. |
| (2) apathetic (answer) | showing no interest, feeling or concern (strong feeling against no feeling at all) | The voters were so apathetic that few turned up at the polls. |
| (3) fervent | having intense, passionate feeling (it is a synonym of vehement) | She made a fervent appeal for peace. |
| (4) vigorous | strong, energetic and forceful (it is also a synonym) | The team made a vigorous effort in the second half. |
| Synonyms of vehement: fervent, vigorous, passionate, forceful Antonyms of vehement: apathetic, indifferent, mild, half-hearted Also asked in CUET (UG): vehement – 31-05-2026 Slot 1, 29-05-2024 Slot 1, 16-09-2022 Slot 1 apathetic – 18-05-2026 Slot 1 fervent – 12-05-2026 Slot 2, 28-05-2025 Slot 1 |