Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.

• A. eager
• B. anxious
• C. unwilling
• D. wanting

Answer 1

The correct option is C unwilling

In the given sentence we would be understanding the meaning of the word "reluctant" and then pick out the word which is nearest to the meaning.

Reluctant means unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. This means the option is unwilling.

If we look into the other options,

eager means strongly wanting to do or have something

anxious means feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

wanting means lacking in a required or necessary quality

Option C is correct