Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
Everyone admired his ideas on this issue.

• A. disappointed
• B. discarded
• C. neglected
• D. disapproved

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

disapproved

The word 'admired' refers to regarding someone with respect or warm approval.
Option A, disappointed refers to feeling saddened or let down by something or someone.
Option B, discarded refers to getting rid of something as no longer useful or desirable.
Option C, neglected refers to not receiving proper attention.
Option D, disapproved refers to having or expressing an unfavorable opinion.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'disapproved' is the opposite of the word 'admired'.