Choose the antonym of “amusement”

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word is (c) melancholy.
Given word: Amusement – The state of experiencing enjoyment or finding something funny (मनोरंजन, आनंद)
Example: The movie was a source of great amusement for the children.
Correct answer word: Melancholy – A feeling of deep sadness or gloom (उदासी, विषाद)
Why this fits: Amusement brings joy, entertainment, and laughter; melancholy reflects the complete emotional opposite — sadness and lack of enjoyment.
Synonyms of Amusement: fun, entertainment, enjoyment, hilarity.
Antonyms of Amusement: melancholy, boredom, gloom, sorrow.
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) Mischief – playful troublemaking (शरारत) – not opposite.
· (b) Naughty – disobedient or mischievous (शरारती) – unrelated.
· (d) Hilarity – extreme amusement (बहुत अधिक हँसी) – synonym.