English Language
Antonyms
616 Questions
Antonyms are a crucial part of the English language section in competitive exams, testing a candidate's vocabulary depth. Questions require selecting the exact opposite meaning of a given keyword from multiple options. Regular practice with these words enhances comprehension speed and accuracy for banking and SSC exams.
Vocabulary oppositesWord meaningsAdjective antonymsEnglish usage
Antonyms Questions
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Healthy
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Animated
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Robust
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Hearty
B
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Haggard means unwell; healthy is opposite to it.
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Suspected
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Doubtful
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Unimportant
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Disagreed
B
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Evident means obvious doubtful is opposite to it.
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Sane
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Illiterate
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Peculiar
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Foolish
A
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A kook is an eccentric or crazy person. Sane is the direct antonym, as it refers to someone who is mentally sound.
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Unknown
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Unintelligent
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Uneducated
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Uncivilized
A
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Illustrious means well known which is opposite of unknown.
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Eternal
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Spiritual
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Immortal
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Divine
C
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Mortal means subject to death which is opposite of immortal.
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Highly inimical
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Cheerfully accepted
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Strongly highlighted
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Lightly considered
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Strictly methodical
E
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Desultory means lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. Strictly methodical is the direct opposite, as it implies a structured and purposeful approach.
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Stationary
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Enclosed
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Discrete
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Essential
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Careful
A
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Peripatetic means traveling from place to place, especially for work. Stationary is the antonym, as it means not moving or fixed in one place.
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Infelicitous
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Irrefutable
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Heterodox
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Minuscule
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Undesignated
C
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Canonical refers to something that is accepted as true, standard, or authoritative. Heterodox means departing from accepted beliefs or standards.
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Underling
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Expert
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Eccentric
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Truthful person
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Beneficent ruler
B
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A tyro is a beginner or novice. An expert is someone who has mastered a skill or field.
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Implausible
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Digressing
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Monotonous
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Unusual
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Unique
A
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Verisimilar means having the appearance of truth or being probable. Implausible means unlikely or not reasonable, serving as a suitable antonym.
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Disinterest
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Guilt
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Passivity
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Penury
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Perfidy
D
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Prodigality is the quality of being wasteful or extravagant. Penury is extreme poverty or destitution, which is the opposite of having excess resources to waste.
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Indifferent
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Presumptuous
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Valorous
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Scrupulous
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Petulant
C
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Craven means cowardly. Valorous means showing great courage or bravery, making it the perfect antonym.
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Sincere
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Taciturn
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Intense
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Awkward
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Ponderous
E
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Gossamer refers to something very light, thin, and delicate. Ponderous means heavy, clumsy, or dull, which is the direct opposite.
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Faithful
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Delicious
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Inclined
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Forced
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Elaborate
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Churlishness
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Emptiness
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Difficulty
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Swiftness
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Vibrancy
A
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Complaisance is the willingness to comply with the wishes of others. Churlishness is rude, mean-spirited, or surly behavior, which is the opposite of being compliant and agreeable.