Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Diligent

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the word Diligent is Inactive.
· Given word: Diligent
Meaning: Showing steady and earnest effort.
Hindi meaning: मेहनती, परिश्रमी
Use in a sentence: She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.
· Correct answer word: Inactive
Meaning: Not engaging in activity; idle or lazy
Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय, आलसी
Example: The inactive staff member was eventually replaced.
· Synonyms: hardworking, industrious, dedicated.
· Antonyms: lazy, inactive, sluggish, idle.
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) Persistent – Continuing firmly despite difficulty.
Hindi: लगातार प्रयास करने वाला – समानार्थी
· (b) Industrious – Hardworking and productive.
Hindi: परिश्रमी – समानार्थी
· (c) Hardworking – Putting effort into tasks.
Hindi: मेहनती – समानार्थी