Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonyms) or opposite in meaning (antonyms) to the given word. Find which one of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the given word-
INSPIRED
a) Dispirited
b) Sceptical
c) Overwhelmed
d) Disillusioned

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘inspired' is ‘of extraordinary quality as if arising from some external creative impulse'. For example, He inspires me with his creative work and honest deeds.

Complete answer:
‘Inspired’ is an adjective. If someone or something inspires you, it gives you new ideas and a strong feeling of enthusiasm. If a book, work of art, action, is inspired by something, that thing is the source of ideas for it. Here, we have to find out either an antonym or synonym of the given word-
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Dispirited. It is an adjective which means having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened. For example, She was dispirited after listening to the news of her rejection.
Option ‘b’ is Sceptical. It means to doubt if something is true or useful. For example, Other archaeologists are skeptical about this feeling.
Option ‘c’ is Overwhelmed. It is a verb which means to bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water. For example, The animal was overwhelmed.
Option ‘d’ is Disillusioned. It is an adjective that means disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the antonym of the given word ‘inspired’ is ‘dispirited’. Hence, the option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note:
 Don’t get confused between ‘disillusioned' and ‘dispirited'. Both have different meanings and perform different functions.