Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Rueful

  1. Impertinent

  2. Hated

  3. Colourless

  4. Permitted
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Explanation

Rueful means expressing sorrow or regret. Impertinent, meaning showing a lack of respect or being rude, is not a direct antonym for rueful. However, in some contexts, 'rueful' is contrasted with 'impertinent' if the former implies a humble or apologetic stance and the latter implies an arrogant one.

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