Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
doubtful in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The coach was optimistic that Ronald will play the quarter final.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 3))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Doubtful
Correct Answer: Doubtful
Explanation:
The word "optimistic" means hopeful and confident about the future.
The antonym should mean uncertain or lacking confidence.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Doubtful – ✅ Correct; means uncertain or skeptical, opposite of optimistic.
• Tasteful – Incorrect; relates to good taste, unrelated.
• Helpful – Incorrect; means providing help, unrelated.
• Cheerful – Incorrect; similar in meaning to optimistic, not opposite.
So, the correct antonym of optimistic is doubtful.
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Has doubtful been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – doubtful has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.