Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Loyal
a. Rebellious
b. Courageous
c. Faithful
d. Friendly

Answer 1

Hint: To be able to distinguish between the given words, the meanings of the given word and the options must be known or found out.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The given word, “loyal” is an adjective meaning devoted or trustworthy. All the given options are adjectives as well.

Option a, “rebellious” means disobedient or disorderly, this seems like a word that can be the antonym, since it describes a negative trait.

Option b, “Courageous” means brave or fearless, which is irrelevant in the context with the given word.

Option c, faithful, is the synonym of loyal, meaning the same, devoted and hence is the incorrect option.

Option d, friendly, means affectionate or amiable, it is incorrect as well. Clearly, all the given options, other than option a, rebellious, are more or less the same in meaning as the given word. We are asked to determine the antonym, meaning a word that is opposite in meaning as the given word. Clearly, option a, is the correct answer.

Note: The most important part of solving this question would be to know the meanings of the given word and the options that follow. Here, the fact that all the other three options are positive terms to begin with, help in the process of elimination. The last word remaining, even if it is not the perfect antonym, can serve as one in this particular question.