Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Mrs. Sharma found her husband to be a sloppy dresser.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. meticulous.
Given word: Sloppy
Meaning: Careless, untidy, or lacking attention to detail.
Example: His sloppy handwriting made the assignment difficult to read.
Antonym:
Antonym: Meticulous
Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example: She is meticulous about keeping her room clean and organized.
Meaning of the other words:
Untidy: Not neat or organized; similar to sloppy.
Shabby: Worn out or in poor condition; unrelated as an antonym.
Messy: Disorganized or dirty; similar to sloppy.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.