Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Naive’ from the given sentence.
After years of working in politics, she had become cynical and jaded, convinced that all politicians were corrupt and that the system was rigged against the people.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Cynical.
Naive means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Cynical means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; and distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Meaning of the other words are:
Jaded: feeling exhausted or worn out due to overwork or excessive experiences.
Corrupt: dishonest, immoral, or tainted by unethical practices.
Convinced: firmly believing or being persuaded of something.