Antonyms Test 14

Deferential means showing respect. Disrespectful is the direct opposite.

Ulterior means existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden. Expressed is the opposite as it implies something is stated openly.

Grandiose means impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often excessively so. Simple is the most direct opposite, as it implies a lack of complexity or pretension.

Euphonious refers to being pleasing to the ear. Dissonant, meaning lacking harmony or being harsh in sound, is the direct antonym.

A peer is an equal in age, status, or ability. Unequal is the direct opposite of equal, making it the correct antonym in this context.

A gnome is a legendary creature often depicted as a small, dwarfish being. Giant is the direct opposite in terms of size.

Callous means showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. While 'sensitive' is a common antonym, 'soft' is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a lack of hardness or coldness of heart.

Capacious means having a lot of space inside or roomy. Confining, which means restricting or limiting space, is the correct antonym.

Departure refers to the action of leaving. Arrival is the action of reaching a destination, making it the clear opposite.

Capricious means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. Steadfast, meaning resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering, is the correct antonym.

Lackadaisical means lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. Enthusiastic is the direct opposite, as it implies high energy and interest.

Chaffing (or chafing/chaffing) in this context refers to teasing or mocking in a lighthearted way. Serious is the opposite, as it implies a lack of humor or playfulness.

Nefarious means wicked or criminal. Virtuous, meaning having or showing high moral standards, is the direct antonym.

Objurgation means a harsh rebuke or scolding. Praise is the expression of approval or admiration, which is the direct opposite.

Fantastic can mean extraordinarily good or wonderful. Unpleasant is the direct opposite of this sense - something not enjoyable. Wonderful is actually a synonym, not an antonym.

Noisome means having an extremely offensive smell or being unpleasant. Good is the general opposite of unpleasant.

Churlish means rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. Courteous, meaning polite and respectful, is the direct antonym.

Probity means the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. Corruption is the lack of such principles, making it the correct antonym.

Defile means to sully, mar, or spoil. Purify, meaning to remove contaminants or make clean, is the direct antonym.

Obloquy means strong public criticism or verbal abuse. Praise is the expression of approval, which is the direct opposite.

Dainty means delicately small and pretty. Coarse, meaning rough or lacking refinement, is the correct antonym.

Prim means stiffly formal and respectable. Informal is the direct opposite, as it implies a relaxed and casual manner.

Scurrilous means making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. Decent, meaning conforming to accepted standards of morality, is the correct antonym.

Demure means reserved, modest, and shy. Indecorous, meaning not in keeping with good taste and propriety, is the correct antonym.

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.