Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
OSTENTATIOUS
a) Awkward
b) Bankrupt
c) Ignorant
d) Unpretentious

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘ostentatious’ is an adjective that is used to refer to someone who uses the pretentious display to get noticed by others or seek their attention through the display of possessions like money, power, etc.

Complete answer:
Let us look at the options given to us and find the word that means opposite to the word ‘ostentatious’. Option a ‘Awkward’ means something that is hard to deal with or is clumsy. For example, “David felt the awkward silence between him and Sarah.” This is not the same in meaning as the word ‘ostentatious’. Thus, the option ‘a; is incorrect.
Option b ‘bankrupt’ is an adjective used to refer to a person, business or organization declared insolvent by the law because of the inability to pay debts. For example, “He went bankrupt and had to see all his property.” This is unrelated to the word given to us. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c ‘ignorant’ is an adjective that refers to someone who lacks knowledge or awareness about something or in general. For example,” She was called ignorant by one of her employees in the feedback form.” This is not the opposite of meaning to that of the word given to us. Thus, the option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d ‘unpretentious’ is an adjective that refers to someone who is modest and doesn’t try to impress others with an appearance of the greater importance of any kind. This is opposite in meaning to that of the word ‘ostentatious’. Thus, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

Note:
Ostentatious is unrelated to the rest of the options given to us. Ignorant is not the opposite of ostentatious.