Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Rather than being deceitful, we need to be truthful and work together to stop the unrestrained growth of corruption in all areas of our society.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1, i.e., Deceitful.
Antonym Concept: Finding the opposite meaning
Meaning of the given word:
Deceitful means dishonest or intending to mislead.
Example He was deceitful in his dealings.
Antonym Explanation:
The opposite of deceitful is truthful or honest, showing sincerity and honesty.
Correction:
Replace deceitful with truthful to show the opposite quality.
Correct sentence example: Rather than being truthful, we need to be truthful and work together... (this would actually fix the contrast in the sentence itself if edited fully).
Conclusion: The correct antonym is Deceitful.