Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
He seems to have a propensity to fight.
A) Scepticism
B) Penchant
C) Aversion
D) Proclivity

Answer 1

Hint: The word 'propensity' refers to having an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. A natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much. favorable disposition or partiality. A propensity is a natural tendency to behave in a certain way.

Complete step by step answer:
Let’s discuss the given options and find the correct answer.

A) Scepticism: An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object. In a particular area the doctrine that true knowledge is uncertain. The method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics.
B) Penchant: Penchant refers to having a strong or habitual liking for something.
C) Aversion: A feeling of opposition, dislike, repugnance, or antipathy (usually followed by to and strong): a strong aversion to snakes and spiders. An object of dislike that causes antipathy, a person or thing: His pet aversion is guests who are always late. Obsolete. A turning away or preventing.
D) Proclivity: Natural or habitual inclination or tendency; propensity; predisposition: a proclivity to meticulousness. An inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing, tendency to do something regularly.

So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note:
Scepticism means to have a doubt as to the truth of something. Penchant means having a strong or habitual liking for something. Aversion refers to a strong dislike or disclination for something. Proclivity means a tendency to choose or do something regularly.