Identify the antonym of "Celebrated":
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Correct Answer
Inglorious
Explanation
The question asks you to identify the antonym (the word with the opposite meaning) of Celebrated.
Celebrated is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is widely praised, famous, renowned, and held in high regard by society.
Inglorious is the exact opposite. The prefix "in-" means "not," and it modifies the root word "glory." Therefore, inglorious describes something or someone that lacks glory, brings shame, or is completely obscure and completely unnoticeable. Because it means lacking fame or deserving of disgrace, it serves as a perfect antonym.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
Famous means widely known or recognized, making it a direct synonym of celebrated.
Acclaimed means publicly praised or welcomed with loud applause, which is another close synonym of celebrated.
Honored means regarded with great respect or high public esteem, also serving as a synonym.
Because "Inglorious" is the only word that conveys the opposite idea of high praise and renown, Option 2 is the correct choice.
Key Points
To build your vocabulary for competitive exams, pay close attention to prefixes that completely flip a word's meaning:
The prefix "in-" or "un-" often creates a direct antonym. For example, Celebrated becomes Uncelebrated or Inglorious.
Other common synonyms for celebrated include: Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious, and Prominent.
Other common antonyms for celebrated include: Obscure, Unknown, Ignoble, and Infamous (famous for a bad reason).