Home » Verbal Ability » Antonyms

Antonyms — Select the word most nearly opposite to ‘‘SUBSERVIENT’’ (status and attitude: excessively compliant vs. dignified/independent).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Dignified

Explanation:


Given data

  • Adjective: SUBSERVIENT = excessively obedient; servile
  • Options: Aggressive; Straightforward; Dignified; Supercilious


Concept/Approach
An antonym should convey self-respect and independence rather than servility. ‘‘Dignified’’ means composed, worthy, and self-respecting—directly reversing the servile tone of ‘‘subservient’’.


Why others are weaker
Aggressive: confrontational; not necessarily the opposite of servility in value terms.Straightforward: frank; not antonymic to ‘‘subservient’’.Supercilious: arrogant; also a vice, but not the dignified opposite asked here.


Usage
Subservient attitude ↔ dignified stance.


Final Answer
Dignified

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Antonyms

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
Join Discussion