Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
Her impetuous behaviour was attributed to her upbringing

• A. poised
• B. rash
• C. gentle
• D. sluggish

Answer 1

The correct option is D sluggish

Impetuous means acting or done quickly and without thought or care.The opposite of impetuous is sluggish, or slow to respond or make progress. Hence, Option D is correct. Among the rest of the options, poised means having a composed and self-assured manner, rash means acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences, gentle means having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character. These options do not express this antonym, hence incorrect.