In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which…
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. ELEGANT
- A.
Natural
- B.
Neat
- C.
Tactless
- D.
Awkward
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Correct answer: D
Concept
An antonym is a word whose meaning is the direct opposite of another word. The word “Elegant” describes something graceful, refined, and stylish in appearance, movement, or manner.
Application
The word that conveys the reverse of grace and refinement is “Awkward”, which means clumsy, ungainly, and lacking in grace.
Contrast
Natural — means unforced or unaffected, which is close in spirit to elegant rather than its opposite.
Neat — means tidy and orderly, a near-synonym of elegant, not its opposite.
Tactless — means lacking sensitivity in dealing with others, the opposite of “diplomatic”, not of “elegant”.
Result
Therefore, the opposite of “Elegant” is “Awkward”.