Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Optimistic’ from the given sentence.
After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even in gloomy days.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- "Optimistic" means expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling. (आशावादी)
- Example: She is very optimistic about the job interview this time.
- "Gloomy" refers to a sense of sadness, pessimism, and lack of hope. (निराशावादी)
- Example: He is so gloomy, he is no fun.
- "Optimistic" means expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling. (आशावादी)
- The sentence states that Radha prepared herself to stay positive, which means she was optimistic.
- Therefore, the antonym of 'optimistic' in this context would be 'gloomy'.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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