Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence with its ANTONYM.
The teacher filled the students’ minds with pessimistic thoughts about their futures.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. bright.
Underlined Word: Pessimistic
Meaning:
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Pessimistic: Having a negative outlook; expecting the worst.
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Example: He had a pessimistic view of the outcome, believing nothing would improve.
Antonym: Bright
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Meaning: Full of hope and positivity; optimistic.
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Example: She has a bright outlook on life and believes things will get better.
Meaning of Other Options:
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Discouraging: Dismal, disheartening – similar to pessimistic
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Cynical: Distrustful of others' motives – also negative
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Desperate: Hopeless or in urgent need – not an opposite of pessimistic
Final Sentence: The teacher filled the students’ minds with bright thoughts about their futures.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.