Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
Disdain
a)Depreciate
b)Admiration
c)Penitence
d)Contempt

Answer 1

Hint: Meaning of Disdain – Disdain means a feeling of unworthiness or respect.
The opposite should mean respect, commendation.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 In option a, the word ‘Depreciate’ is the verb which describes something whose value diminishes with the passage of time or over a period of time. This word has no connection with the opposite of the given term ‘Depreciate’. Thus, this option is not correct.
In option b, ‘Admiration’ is the abstract noun which means respect and approval. The word perfectly matches with the opposite of the given word ‘Disdain’. So, this option is the correct option.
In option c, ‘Penitence’ means repentance which means the act of feeling sorrow and regret. The word shows no similarity to the opposite of the given word. So, this option is also incorrect.
In option d, ‘Contempt’ means a feeling in someone for the other that the other is worthless or beneath consideration. This does not match with the required demand and hence is incorrect.

Note: The question demanded the antonym of the given word. Antonym means the opposite in meaning.