Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
Affable
A)Reckless
B)Rude
C)Ungrateful
D)Responsible

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are opposite words. In this case, we must find a word whose meaning is completely different than that of “affable”.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 As we have seen before, antonyms are also known as opposite words. Anything that is opposite differs in its meaning completely from the given word. If the word is bravery, its opposite would be a word that implies a lack of bravery i.e., cowardice. Similarly, if the word is light, its opposite would be a word that implies the absence of light i.e. dark.

In the given question, the word is ‘affable’. Affable is used to describe a person who is good-natured, friendly, or easy to talk to. Now that we know what this word means, we must find a word whose meaning is opposite to affable. Logically, this means that we would have to find a word that means to be unfriendly, bad-tempered, and difficult to talk to. Out of all the given options, the word rude, which means to be offensive and impolite, is the correct match of this opposite meaning. Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

Note: Let us see why the other options cannot be suitable antonyms. Option A. Reckless is used to describe someone who is rash and ignorant of consequences. Option C. Ungrateful is used to refer to a person who does not show gratitude. Option D. Responsible is used to describe someone who honors their obligations. None of these options differ in meaning from affable.