Question

Choose the antonym of the word given below:
BOLD
a)Brave
b)Timid
c)Incredible
d)Courageous

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘bold’ means (of a colour, design or shape) having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance.
Example: The young man is a bold warrior. We will look for an option that describes the antonym of the given word in the best possible way.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option with the help of the above stated hint.
a)Brave: The word ‘brave’ means endure or face without showing fear.
Example: Every brave man is a man of his word.
Example: Charles was brave and remarkably good humoured.
This word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

b)Timid: The word ‘timid’ means shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened.
Example: My horse is a bit timid and is easily frightened by traffic.
Example: He stopped in the doorway, too timid to go in.
This word expresses the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

c)Incredible: The word ‘incredible’ means impossible or very difficult to believe.
Example: He drove off at the most incredible speed.
Example: The difference between interest and reality is so incredible.
This word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

d)Courageous: The word ‘courageous’ means not deterred by danger or pain.
Example: It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company’s pollution record.
Example: They are courageous, strong, quick and agile.
This word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘b’.

Note: The Word ‘bold’ means someone who is fearless. Timid means the lack of confidence. It has the opposite meaning to ‘bold’, in other words it’s antonym.
The word ‘courageous’ and ‘brave’ are synonyms of the word ‘bold’.
Some other Synonyms of the given word ‘bold’ are daring and daredevil.
Some other antonyms of the given word ‘bold’ are unadventurous.
Example: John is an unadventurous man, daring of risks.