Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Crestfallen, he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.
a. Disturbed
b. Vainglorious
c. Triumphant
d. Indignant

Answer 1

Hint: Opposites are words that have a contrasting meaning to another word. Crestfallen indicates disappointment or dejection.

Complete step by step answer:
The given term ‘crestfallen’ means to be disappointed or sad. It is an adjective that we use to particularly describe the shame, humiliation, and sorrow because of a failure in something.
The opposite is a word that has a complete contrastive and different meaning to another word. Opposite of ‘crestfallen’ should indicate the happiness out of a victory.

> In option a, we have ‘disturbed’ that means something or someone interrupted or disrupted while doing something else. This cannot be the opposite of ‘crestfallen’ and hence ruled out.

> Vainglorious in option b is incorrect. It is an adjective that refers to the excessive proud one has over their own achievements.

> Option c gives the right answer. Triumphant is the adjective that describes the victory, particularly over a battle or contest. It is thus an expression of jubilation and hence becomes the right opposite.

> Option d is wrong because ‘indignant’ is the feeling or expression of anger on some unfair treatments.

Note: It is important that the student learn the possible meanings of the words so as to identify its opposites. Cheerful is the ap test opposite to ‘crestfallen.’