Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
His meanness is proverbial.

• A. tightness
• B. pragmatism
• C. timidity
• D. kindness

Answer 1

The correct option is D kindness

Option D: 'Meanness' means 'unkindness, or unfairness'.

'Kindness' means 'the quality of being friendly and generous'.

As you can see, 'kindness' means the opposite of 'meanness'. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Tightness' means 'the quality of being fixed or closed firmly'.

Option B: 'Pragmatism' is a philosophical approach on theories and their success.

Option C: 'Timidity' is 'the lack of courage or confidence'.

These words do not mean the opposite of 'meanness'.

Hence options A, B and C are wrong.