Question

Select the antonym for the following word from the options given below-
Flexible
(a)Rigid
(b)Flatter
(c)Bending
(d)Disregard

Answer 1

Hint: Here, we have to find a word which is an antonym/opposite to the given word. Recall the meaning of the given word, now go through the options and choose the one which means the opposite or is closest to meaning the opposite of the given word.

Complete answer: Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or the opposite, meanings. Flexible means something capable of bending easily without breaking. For eg. She went up to him and with a swift, flexible, youthful movement dropped on her knees.
We have a look at each option carefully and know their meaning and then figure out the answer through it:
Option ‘a’ rigid means unable to bend, or be forced out of shape; not flexible. For eg. His body went rigid and contused his features.
Option ‘b’ flatter means lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and intending to further one’s interests. For eg. She was flattering him to avoid doing what he wanted.
Option 'c' bending means shape or force (something straight) into a curve on an angle. For eg. The wire has to be bent back tightly.
Option ‘d’ disregard means pay no attention to; ignore. For eg. The body of evidence is too substantial to disregard.
After analysing each option carefully and knowing their meaning, we came to the point that option “a” is the correct answer. So, an antonym of the word 'flexible' is 'rigid'.

Note: Some synonyms for “flexible” are adjustability, compliancy, comfortability, malleability, etc. Some antonyms for the word “flexible” are constraint, inelasticity, resistance, etc. Subject: English