Antonyms MCQs : English MCQs
1. What is the antonym of “benevolent”?
a) Friendly
b) Hostile
c) Generous
d) Caring
Answer: b) Hostile
2. What is the opposite of “complacent”?
a) Pleased
b) Content
c) Satisfied
d) Ambitious
Answer: d) Ambitious
3. Which word is the antonym of “vulnerable”?
a) Exposed
b) Unprotected
c) Invincible
d) Open
Answer: c) Invincible
4. What is the antonym of “abundant”?
a) Scarce
b) Plentiful
c) Ample
d) Copious
Answer: a) Scarce
5. Which word is the opposite of “futile”?
a) Pointless
b) Worthless
c) Effective
d) Useless
Answer: c) Effective
6. What is the antonym of “deferential”?
a) Respectful
b) Rude
c) Submissive
d) Obedient
Answer: b) Rude
7. Which word is the opposite of “innocuous”?
a) Harmless
b) Inoffensive
c) Dangerous
d) Safe
Answer: c) Dangerous
8. What is the antonym of “eminent”?
a) Famous
b) Distinguished
c) Notable
d) Obscure
Answer: d) Obscure
9. Which word is the opposite of “magnanimous”?
a) Generous
b) Unselfish
c) Vindictive
d) Altruistic
Answer: c) Vindictive
10. What is the antonym of “zealous”?
a) Enthusiastic
b) Passionate
c) Apathetic
d) Eager
Answer: c) Apathetic
11. Which word is the opposite of “gregarious”?
a) Sociable
b) Outgoing
c) Introverted
d) Extroverted
Answer: c) Introverted
12. What is the antonym of “diligent”?
a) Hardworking
b) Industrious
c) Lazy
d) Conscientious
Answer: c) Lazy
13. Which word is the opposite of “miserly”?
a) Frugal
b) Stingy
c) Generous
d) Thrifty
Answer: c) Generous
14. What is the antonym of “garrulous”?
a) Talkative
b) Chatty
c) Quiet
d) Loquacious
Answer: c) Quiet
15. Which word is the opposite of “volatile”?
a) Stable
b) Unpredictable
c) Explosive
d) Changeable
Answer: a) Stable
16. What is the antonym of “belligerent”?
a) Aggressive
b) Hostile
c) Peaceful
d) Combative
Answer: c) Peaceful
17. Which word is the opposite of “pessimistic”?
a) Cynical
b) Negative
c) Optimistic
d) Hopeless
Answer: c) Optimistic
18. What is the antonym of “tenacious”?
a) Persistent
b) Resolute
c) Weak
d) Relentless
Answer: c) Weak
19. Which word is the opposite of “prudent”?
a) Cautious
b) Wise
c) Careful
d) Reckless
Answer: d) Reckless
20. What is the antonym of “augment”?
a) Increase
b) Enlarge
c) Diminish
d) Expand
Answer: c) Diminish
21. Which word is the opposite of “immutable”?
a) Changeless
b) Unchangeable
c) Variable
d) Constant
Answer: c) Variable
22. What is the antonym of “elusive”?
a) Captivating
b) Puzzling
c) Evasive
d) Obvious
Answer: d) Obvious
23. Which word is the opposite of “inevitable”?
a) Unavoidable
b) Unpreventable
c) Avoidable
d) Imminent
Answer: c) Avoidable
24. What is the antonym of “plausible”?
a) Credible
b) Unconvincing
c) Believable
d) Persuasive
Answer: b) Unconvincing
25. Which word is the opposite of “laudable”?
a) Commendable
b) Praiseworthy
c) Reprehensible
d) Admirable
Answer: c) Reprehensible
26. What is the antonym of “indigenous”?
a) Native
b) Foreign
c) Endemic
d) Local
Answer: b) Foreign
27. Which word is the opposite of “candid”?
a) Frank
b) Open
c) Evasive
d) Sincere
Answer: c) Evasive
28. What is the antonym of “prolific”?
a) Fruitful
b) Fertile
c) Unproductive
d) Creative
Answer: c) Unproductive
29. Which word is the opposite of “prevalent”?
a) Dominant
b) Common
c) Rare
d) Widespread
Answer: c) Rare
30. What is the antonym of “congenial”?
a) Pleasant
b) Agreeable
c) Unpleasant
d) Friendly
Answer: c) Unpleasant
31. Which word is the opposite of “enigmatic”?
a) Puzzling
b) Mysterious
c) Clear
d) Cryptic
Answer: c) Clear
32. What is the antonym of “trivial”?
a) Insignificant
b) Unimportant
c) Essential
d) Minor
Answer: c) Essential
33. Which word is the opposite of “beneath”?
a) Below
b) Underneath
c) Above
d) Subordinate
Answer: c) Above
34. What is the antonym of “precocious”?
a) Talented
b) Gifted
c) Immature
d) Advanced
Answer: c) Immature
35. Which word is the opposite of “affable”?
a) Amiable
b) Gracious
c) Unfriendly
d) Sociable
Answer: c) Unfriendly
36. What is the antonym of “disparage”?
a) Praise
b) Belittle
c) Denigrate
d) Criticize
Answer: a) Praise
37. Which word is the opposite of “equivocal”?
a) Ambiguous
b) Unambiguous
c) Unclear
d) Doubtful
Answer: b) Unambiguous
38. What is the antonym of “aloof”?
a) Distant
b) Indifferent
c) Friendly
d) Unconcerned
Answer: c) Friendly
39. Which word is the opposite of “mollify”?
a) Pacify
b) Soothe
c) Aggravate
d) Calm
Answer: c) Aggravate
40. What is the antonym of “deride”?
a) Ridicule
b) Mock
c) Praise
d) Tease
Answer: c) Praise
41. Which word is the opposite of “magnify”?
a) Increase
b) Amplify
c) Reduce
d) Enhance
Answer: c) Reduce
42. What is the antonym of “loquacious”?
a) Talkative
b) Chatty
c) Reticent
d) Voluble
Answer: c) Reticent
43. Which word is the opposite of “revere”?
a) Admire
b) Venerate
c) Despise
d) Honor
Answer: c) Despise
44. What is the antonym of “belligerence”?
a) Hostility
b) Aggressiveness
c) Pacifism
d) Conflict
Answer: c) Pacifism
45. Which word is the opposite of “empathetic”?
a) Sympathetic
b) Compassionate
c) Unfeeling
d) Understanding
Answer: c) Unfeeling
46. What is the antonym of “corroborate”?
a) Confirm
b) Substantiate
c) Contradict
d) Validate
Answer: c) Contradict
47. Which word is the opposite of “cursory”?
a) Brief
b) Hasty
c) Thorough
d) Swift
Answer: c) Thorough
48. What is the antonym of “dogmatic”?
a) Opinionated
b) Assertive
c) Open-minded
d) Authoritative
Answer: c) Open-minded
49. Which word is the opposite of “laconic”?
a) Succinct
b) Terse
c) Loquacious
d) Concise
Answer: c) Loquacious
50. What is the antonym of “arduous”?
a) Challenging
b) Difficult
c) Easy
d) Laborious
Answer: c) Easy
51. Which word is the opposite of “inhibit”?
a) Prevent
b) Restrict
c) Encourage
d) Impede
Answer: c) Encourage
52. What is the antonym of “exonerate”?
a) Acquit
b) Pardon
c) Convict
d) Absolve
Answer: c) Convict
53. Which word is the opposite of “intrinsic”?
a) Integral
b) Innate
c) Extrinsic
d) Built-in
Answer: c) Extrinsic
54. What is the antonym of “detrimental”?
a) Harmful
b) Advantageous
c) Destructive
d) Injurious
Answer: b) Advantageous
55. Which word is the opposite of “placid”?
a) Serene
b) Calm
c) Turbulent
d) Tranquil
Answer: c) Turbulent
56. What is the antonym of “exacerbate”?
a) Aggravate
b) Intensify
c) Mitigate
d) Escalate
Answer: c) Mitigate
57. Which word is the opposite of “ambivalent”?
a) Uncertain
b) Indifferent
c) Undecided
d) Conflicted
Answer: b) Indifferent
58. What is the antonym of “chide”?
a) Scold
b) Praise
c) Reproach
d) Rebuke
Answer: b) Praise
59. Which word is the opposite of “obscure”?
a) Unclear
b) Vague
c) Evident
d) Cryptic
Answer: c) Evident
60. What is the antonym of “candor”?
a) Honesty
b) Sincerity
c) Deceit
d) Frankness
Answer: c) Deceit
61. Which word is the opposite of “urbane”?
a) Polished
b) Sophisticated
c) Refined
d) Crude
Answer: d) Crude
62. What is the antonym of “dubious”?
a) Doubtful
b) Questionable
c) Reliable
d) Uncertain
Answer: c) Reliable
63. Which word is the opposite of “affluent”?
a) Wealthy
b) Prosperous
c) Impoverished
d) Abundant
Answer: c) Impoverished
64. What is the antonym of “perfidious”?
a) Faithful
b) Treacherous
c) Deceitful
d) Disloyal
Answer: a) Faithful
65. Which word is the opposite of “fervent”?
a) Zealous
b) Passionate
c) Apathetic
d) Intense
Answer: c) Apathetic
66. What is the antonym of “furtive”?
a) Secretive
b) Sneaky
c) Candid
d) Covert
Answer: c) Candid
67. Which word is the opposite of “meticulous”?
a) Careful
b) Thorough
c) Negligent
d) Diligent
Answer: c) Negligent
68. What is the antonym of “haughty”?
a) Arrogant
b) Humble
c) Proud
d) Pretentious
Answer: b) Humble
69. Which word is the opposite of “ennui”?
a) Boredom
b) Indifference
c) Excitement
d) Apathy
Answer: c) Excitement
70. What is the antonym of “stoic”?
a) Unemotional
b) Composed
c) Emotionless
d) Emotional
Answer: d) Emotional
71. Which word is the opposite of “ephemeral”?
a) Transient
b) Fleeting
c) Enduring
d) Temporary
Answer: c) Enduring
72. What is the antonym of “gregarious”?
a) Outgoing
b) Sociable
c) Introverted
d) Extroverted
Answer: c) Introverted
73. Which word is the opposite of “noxious”?
a) Harmful
b) Toxic
c) Innocuous
d) Dangerous
Answer: c) Innocuous
74. What is the antonym of “venerate”?
a) Admire
b) Idolize
c) Reverence
d) Despise
Answer: d) Despise
75. Which word is the opposite of “exemplary”?
a) Model
b) Admirable
c) Faulty
d) Outstanding
Answer: c) Faulty
76. What is the antonym of “perpetual”?
a) Constant
b) Eternal
c) Temporary
d) Endless
Answer: c) Temporary
77. Which word is the opposite of “proficient”?
a) Skilled
b) Competent
c) Inept
d) Capable
Answer: c) Inept
78. What is the antonym of “squalid”?
a) Dirty
b) Grubby
c) Clean
d) Dingy
Answer: c) Clean
79. Which word is the opposite of “anomaly”?
a) Abnormality
b) Rarity
c) Commonplace
d) Peculiarity
Answer: c) Commonplace
80. What is the antonym of “ubiquitous”?
a) Widespread
b) Pervasive
c) Rare
d) Omnipresent
Answer: c) Rare
81. Which word is the opposite of “sycophant”?
a) Flatterer
b) Fawner
c) Critic
d) Toady
Answer: c) Critic
82. What is the antonym of “taciturn”?
a) Quiet
b) Reserved
c) Loquacious
d) Reticent
Answer: c) Loquacious
83. Which word is the opposite of “ephemeral”?
a) Lasting
b) Short-lived
c) Fleeting
d) Evanescent
Answer: a) Lasting
84. What is the antonym of “quixotic”?
a) Unrealistic
b) Pragmatic
c) Visionary
d) Idealistic
Answer: b) Pragmatic
85. Which word is the opposite of “stagnant”?
a) Still
b) Static
c) Dynamic
d) Motionless
Answer: c) Dynamic
86. What is the antonym of “hinder”?
a) Impede
b) Obstruct
c) Facilitate
d) Hamper
Answer: c) Facilitate
87. Which word is the opposite of “courageous”?
a) Fearless
b) Bold
c) Cowardly
d) Valiant
Answer: c) Cowardly
88. What is the antonym of “strenuous”?
a) Difficult
b) Arduous
c) Easy
d) Laborious
Answer: c) Easy
89. Which word is the opposite of “fluctuate”?
a) Vary
b) Oscillate
c) Stabilize
d) Vacillate
Answer: c) Stabilize
90. What is the antonym of “ingenuity”?
a) Originality
b) Creativity
c) Resourcefulness
d) Banality
Answer: d) Banality
91. Which word is the opposite of “vivacious”?
a) Lively
b) Animated
c) Dull
d) Energetic
Answer: c) Dull
92. What is the antonym of “pervasive”?
a) Ubiquitous
b) Widespread
c) Limited
d) Prevalent
Answer: c) Limited
93. Which word is the opposite of “empirical”?
a) Theoretical
b) Practical
c) Experimental
d) Real
Answer: a) Theoretical
94. What is the antonym of “sublime”?
a) Heavenly
b) Magnificent
c) Mediocre
d) Splendid
Answer: c) Mediocre
95. Which word is the opposite of “ebullient”?
a) Energetic
b) Exuberant
c) Cheerful
d) Melancholic
Answer: d) Melancholic
96. What is the antonym of “adversity”?
a) Misfortune
b) Calamity
c) Fortune
d) Hardship
Answer: c) Fortune
97. Which word is the opposite of “temerity”?
a) Fearlessness
b) Daring
c) Timidity
d) Audacity
Answer: c) Timidity
98. What is the antonym of “cursory”?
a) Superficial
b) Thorough
c) Swift
d) Hasty
Answer: b) Thorough
99. Which word is the opposite of “transient”?
a) Fleeting
b) Temporary
c) Enduring
d) Ephemeral
Answer: c) Enduring
100. What is the antonym of “profound”?
a) Deep
b) Thoughtful
c) Shallow
d) Intense
Answer: c) Shallow