Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.

His ______ (repulsive) behaviour could not be ignored.

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This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 23 Jan 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "innocuous."

Key Points

The given word is "repulsive" which means something that is disgusting or offensive. (घोर नफ़रत पैदा करने वाला; घृणास्‍पद)
- Example: I think rats and snakes are repulsive.
The antonym of "repulsive" is "innocuous."
It means harmless or not likely to cause harm. (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा)
- Example: I made an innocuous remark about teachers and she got really angry.
Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank is "innocuous" as the behavior is not harmful.
The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: His innocuous behaviour could not be ignored.

Additional Information

Option 1 (logical): seeming natural, reasonable or sensible. (जो स्‍वाभाविक, युक्तिसंगत या तर्कयुक्त प्रतीत हो)
Option 3 (ambitious): having a strong desire to be successful, to have power, etc. (महत्वाकांक्षी, उच्‍चाकांक्षी)
Option 4 (faithful): always staying with and supporting a person, organization or belief. ((व्‍यक्ति, संस्‍था, मत आदि के प्रति) सच्‍चा और निष्‍ठावान)