Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Cynical
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Optimistic.
- Cynical: distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
- Optimistic: having a positive outlook on life, and expecting favorable outcomes.
- Meaning of the other words:
- Negligent: failing to take proper or normal care.
- Usurper: a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
Therefore, "optimistic" is the term that conveys the opposite perspective to "cynical."