Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Bashful

• A. Sheepish
• B. Chaste
• C. Coy
• D. Confident

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Confident

'Bashful' is an adjective which means 'shy, reserved or timid', Option D- 'Confident' is an adjective which means 'self-assured, self-reliant', which is the opposite of the given word ' Bashful'.

Option A - 'Sheepish' is an adjective which means 'shy or timid', Option B- 'Chaste' is an adjective which means 'unmarried, pure or modest', Option C- 'Coy' is an adjective which means 'modest, timid or shy'.

Therefore, as per the meanings, Option A, B and C convey similar meanings as of the given word 'Bashful', whereas Option D conveys the opposite of the same. Thus, the appropriate antonym of 'Bashful' is D - Confident.