Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The ________(sarcastic) comments by her husband made her feel uncomfortable, and she decided to walk out of the relationship.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gracious.
Given word: Sarcastic
Meaning: Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or hurt someone’s feelings.
Example: His sarcastic remarks embarrassed everyone at the party.
Antonym: Gracious
Meaning: Kind, polite, and showing courtesy and goodwill.
Example: She was gracious in accepting both compliments and criticism.
Meaning of the other words:
- Ruinous – Causing great damage or destruction.
- Ambiguous – Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.
- Harmonious – Forming a pleasing or consistent whole; friendly and agreeable.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.