Antonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

zeal : great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
calmness : the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.
despair : the complete loss or absence of hope.
passiveness : accepting or submitting without objection or resistance


Antonym of zeal is indifference

insipid : lacking vigour or interest.
lively : active and outgoing.
argumentative : quarrelsome.
loud : producing or capable of producing much noise.
curious : eager to know or learn something.


Antonym of insipid is lively

effeminacy : when a man behaves or looks similar to a woman.
aggressiveness :hostile or violent behaviour.
attractiveness : the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses.
manliness : the fact of being typically male.
boorishness : rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable.


Antonym of effeminacy is manliness

adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation.
sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.
animosity : strong hostility(hatred).
curiosity : a strong desire to know or learn something.
prosperity : comfort; well-being.


Antonym of adversity is prosperity

improvised : created and performed spontaneously or without preparation.
complete : having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
preplanned : plan in advance.
permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
proscribed : ban; disallow.


Antonym of improvised is preplanned

initiate : cause (a process or action) to begin.
confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly.
closed : cause to end.
started : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space.
complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements.


Antonym of initiated is closed

progressive : increasing; growing.
revolutionary : involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
retrograde : directed or moving backwards.
brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
outmoded: old-fashioned.


Antonym of progressive is retrograde

morbid : characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
healthy : in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.
insipid : lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
appealing : attractive or interesting.


Antonym of morbid is cheerful

pragmatic : dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
indefinite : lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.
vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
idealistic : characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.


Antonym of pragmatic is idealistic

levity : the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect.
seriousness : the quality or state of being serious.
solemnity : the state or quality of being serious and dignified.
religiosity : strong religious feeling or belief.
gravity : extreme importance; seriousness.


Antonym of levity is gravity