Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
STUBBORN

a) Willing
b) Consenting
c) Pliable
d) Easy

Answer 1

Hint: Stubborn refers to someone who is adamant or determined in not changing his ways and attitude despite reasons to do so. A stubborn person refuses to obey and comply.

Complete answer:

The word stubborn was originally derived in the sense ‘untameable’.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘stubborn’. Now, let’s look at the given options-
a. Willing- It refers to someone who is agreeable or pleased to do something. It is different in meaning to stubborn. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She was willing to do my work.
b. Consenting- It means to sanction or approve something. It is different in meaning to stubborn. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She consented to pass on the case.
c. Pliable- It refers to someone who is flexible or perusable. It is opposite in meaning to stubborn. Hence, it is the correct option.
Example- I have installed pliable leathers in my car.
d. Easy- It refers to something that requires undemanding or unchallenging efforts. It is different in meaning to easy. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- The exam was quite easy.
The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note: Stubborn is used in a negative sense to describe the bad quality of a person. Example- The stubborn student refused to leave the classroom. Here, we can understand that an obstinate or a difficult student refused to leave the classroom.