Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Antonyms — Identify the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘ARROGANT’’ (personality trait contrast for SSC/Bank English).

Difficulty: Easy

Humble
Cowardly
Egotistic
Gentlemanly

Correct Answer: Humble

Explanation:

Given data

Word: ARROGANT
Options: Humble; Cowardly; Egotistic; Gentlemanly

Concept/Approach'Arrogant' = having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; overbearing. The opposite personal quality is 'humble' = modest, not proud.

Why others are not antonymsCowardly: relates to courage, not pride.Egotistic: near-synonym, not opposite.Gentlemanly: courteous/refined; not a direct antonym of arrogance.

ExampleAn arrogant remark ↔ a humble reply.

Final AnswerHumble

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