Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Modest

The correct answer is 'Conceited'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Modest' is 'Conceited'.
• Modest: not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. [विनम्र, विनीत (अपनी क्षमताओं आदि का बखान न करने वाला)]
  • Example: She got the best results in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.
• Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain. (अहंकारी, घमंडी)
  • Example: He’s so conceited—he thinks he’s the best at everything!
     

Correct Answer: Conceited.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Unhappy: sad. (दुखी, खिन्‍न या उदास, दुखभरा, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण)
  • Sullen: looking bad-tempered and not wanting to speak to people. [चिड़चिड़ा और उदासी भरा (लोगों से बोलने का अनिच्‍छुक); खिन्‍न]
  • Glum: sad and quiet. (उदास और चुपचाप)