Choose the appropriate adjective for the underlined phrase in the sentence given below:
Ridhi's unpleasant and rude behaviour is responsible for her distancing from her family.
A
gentle
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B
obnoxious
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C
easy going
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D
pessimistic
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Solution
The correct option is D obnoxious The underlined phrase in this context can be interpreted as 'offensive' behaviour. Thus, the answer must mean 'offensive'.
Option B is correct. 'Obnoxious' means 'offensive' Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option D, pessimistic, means 'expecting the worst outcome'.