Question

Select the opposite of the given word:
Acute

a)Dull
b)Sensitive
c)Critical
d)Sharp

Answer 1

Hint: The word acute means something experienced to a severe or intense degree. It also refers to something which is of short duration but extremely severe.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us look at each option given. Option a, dull means something felt indistinctly or less intense. This is the opposite of the word ‘acute’ Thus, option a “Dull” is the correct answer.

Option b “Sensitive” is an adjective which means quick to detect or respond to the slightest of change or influences. This is neither similar in meaning nor opposite in meaning to the word “acute”. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option c “Critical” is an adjective which means, ‘expressing disapproving judgements’ or having a potential to become disastrous/ something life-threatening. This word is a synonym of the word “acute” as they have somewhat similar meanings. Therefore, it is not the opposite of the word “acute” and hence is incorrect.

Option d “Sharp” means in a sudden or abrupt way, It also refers to an object with a pointed end or a sharp edge. This is not the opposite of the word “acute”. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Note: All the words in the options given have different meanings in different contexts. For e.g., sharp means both a pointed object/tool or an abrupt way. It even means witty. We only need to compare the meaning which is related to the word “acute”. If the word is unrelated, it automatically Is ruled out.