CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words.
He was just idle by temperament.

A
employed
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
occupied
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
industrious
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
happy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D occupied
'Idle' means not turned to appropriate use; not occupied. Hence the correct antonym of the given word is option B, 'occupied'.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'employed' means working, 'industrious' means hardworking and 'happy' means joyful.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Maslow's Need
BUSINESS STUDIES
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon