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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Dilatory
Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Dilatory

A.

Unhurried

B.

Postponing

C.

Prompt

D.

Idle

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word is (c) Prompt.
Dilatory: Tending to delay or procrastinate; slow in doing things. (टालमटोल करने वाला, देर करने वाला)
Example: The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Prompt: Done without delay or at the scheduled time; quick and on time. (समय पर, तत्पर)
Example: The company took prompt action to resolve the customer complaint.
Synonyms: sluggish, delaying, procrastinating, lingering
Antonyms: prompt, punctual, swift, immediate
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Unhurried: Slow and relaxed. (धीमा, शांत)
· (b) Postponing: Delaying something to a later time. (स्थगित करना)
· (d) Idle: Inactive; doing nothing. (बेकार, निष्क्रिय)

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