Choose the antonym of the word given below:
Confident
a) Diffident
b) Wise
c) Intelligent
d) Invincible
VerifiedHint: Antonym is the term given to the word which has the opposite meaning of the given word.
Complete solution:
The term ‘Confident’ is given to someone who has a feeling of faith or belief in oneself or one’s capabilities. The opposite of this word should contain the meaning of the lack of such faith in oneself.
Option a ‘Diffident’ is an adjective given to someone who is modest or shy as a result of having no self-confidence. This term suits the opposite of the word ‘Confident’ and is in the vicinity of its antonym’s meaning. So, this option is correct.
Option b ‘Wise’ means someone who has the knowledge, experience, and a good sense of judgment. The term is far from the given word’s antonym and is positive while the antonym of ‘Confident’ tends to be negative. So, option b is also incorrect.
Option c ‘Intelligent’ refers to someone who has the capability to acquire and apply knowledge wherever required. This term also doesn’t conform with the meaning of the antonym of the given word. So, this option is also incorrect.
Option d ‘Invincible’ refers to someone who is so powerful that he/she cannot be defeated. The term doesn’t match with the antonym of ‘Confident’ and hence isn’t the correct option.
Hence, the correct answer is option ‘a’, Diffident.
Note: The three options are positive in the sense while the correct option denotes a negative sense which is actually required.
