Question

Choose the antonym of the given word below:
Bold

a) Brave
b) Timid
c) Incredible
d) Courageous

Answer 1

Hint: Bold is an adjective given to a person or an idea or an action that shows the willingness to take serious or dangerous risks. Bold is used to describe confident or courageous people.

Complete answer:

An antonym refers to a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.
Option a ‘Brave’ is an adjective for someone who is ready to face or endure any danger or pain. It is a word for someone who shows courage. This option is the synonym of the word given. The question demands an antonym. So, this option is an incorrect option.
Option b ‘Timid’ is an adjective for someone who shows a lack of courage or confidence. The word is exactly the opposite of the given word and hence is the correct option.
Example – I am too timid to share this with her.
Option c ‘Incredible’ means something that is so good that it is impossible to believe. It means something extraordinary. The word does not show resemblance with either the synonym or antonym of the given word. So, this option is incorrect.
Option d ‘Courageous’ means someone who is not afraid and is brave. This option also is a synonym for the given word. So, this option is also incorrect.
So, the correct answer is “Option b”.

Note: The meaning of the given word should always be understood to deduce its synonym or antonym. Some commonly used antonyms of ‘bold’ are timid, cowardly, afraid, etc.