Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.

The opposition disliked the callous attitude of the government towards the sufferings of the earthquake victims.

  1. Sympathetic

  2. Insensitive

  3. Highly sensitive

  4. Extremely soft
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Callous' means showing no sympathy or concern for others - emotionally insensitive, unfeeling, indifferent to suffering. The government's callous attitude means they didn't care about the victims' suffering. 'Sympathetic', 'highly sensitive', and 'extremely soft' are all opposites of callous. 'Insensitive' is the correct synonym.

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