Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
You seem to be mean to your seniors.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sympathetic.
Given word: Mean
Meaning in context: unkind, unpleasant, or harsh in behavior.
Example: She was mean to her classmates by making hurtful remarks.
Antonym: Sympathetic
Meaning: showing kindness, compassion, and understanding towards others.
Example: A sympathetic teacher listened patiently to the student’s problems.
Meaning of the other options:
Apathetic – showing no interest or concern; not the opposite of “mean.”
Modest – humble, not boastful; unrelated to the sense of “mean” here.
Rude – impolite, harsh; this is similar to “mean,” not opposite.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.