SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Witty

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Serious.

Witty means clever, humorous, or quick-thinking in speech or writing.
Example: His witty remarks always make the audience laugh.

Serious means solemn, not humorous, or focused.
Example: She had a serious expression during the meeting, showing her concern for the issue.

Meaning of the other options:

Cynical: Believing people are motivated by selfishness.
Callous: Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling.
Giddy: Lighthearted, dizzy, or excitable (not the opposite of witty).

Hence, the chosen option is correct.