Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Modest

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  1. Unhappy
  2. Conceited
  3. Sullen
  4. Glum

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Option 2 : Conceited
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The correct answer is 'Conceited'.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Modest' is 'Conceited'.
  • Modest: not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. [विनम्र, विनीत (अपनी क्षमताओं आदि का बखान न करने वाला)]
    • Example: She got the best results in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.
  • Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain. (अहंकारी, घमंडी)
    • Example: He’s so conceited—he thinks he’s the best at everything!
       

Correct Answer: Conceited.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meaning of other words:
    • Unhappy: sad. (दुखी, खिन्‍न या उदास, दुखभरा, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण)
    • Sullen: looking bad-tempered and not wanting to speak to people. [चिड़चिड़ा और उदासी भरा (लोगों से बोलने का अनिच्‍छुक); खिन्‍न]
    • Glum: sad and quiet. (उदास और चुपचाप)

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