Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Obedient

a. Calm
b. Curious
c. Clever
d. Unruly

Answer 1

Hint:
Antonyms basically mean the words that have the opposite meaning of other words. A specific word can have multiple antonyms that describe the opposite meaning of the given word properly. Antonyms allow us to be definite in our writing.

Complete step-by-step answer:

So, to find the appropriate antonym of the given word obedient from the options we definitely should know the correct meaning of all the options.
Option [a] is wrong because calm means quiet which is similar to the word obedient.
Option [b] is also wrong because curious means a person who is an explorer and always wants to learn something.
Option [c] is also incorrect because clever means intelligence.
These options are incorrect because they have a similar meaning to the word obedient and do not express the opposite meaning.
So, the option [d] unruly means disobedient is our correct option and it also is the most appropriate antonym of the word obedient.
Let's put the correct antonym in a sentence. An unruly person refuses to obey orders and can be the most difficult person to deal with.

Note:
If one doesn’t know the meaning or the exact definition of the given word, one should not guess the antonyms strategically, others every option will feel right and you might end up getting the answer wrong.