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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence. "His request was overlooked by the management."
Question

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
"His request was overlooked by the management."

A.

Considered

B.

Ignored

C.

Neglected

D.

Disdained

Correct option is A


Explanation of the Correct Answer: · "Overlooked" means ignored or failed to notice something.
· "Considered" means to take something into account or think about it carefully, which is the opposite of "overlooked."
Why Are the Other Options Incorrect? · (b) "Ignored" → Incorrect; it is a synonym, not an antonym.
· (c) "Neglected" → Incorrect; it means to disregard or fail to care for, making it a synonym.
· (d) "Disdained" → Incorrect; it means to look down on something with contempt, which is not the opposite of "overlooked."
Thus, the correct sentence is:
"His request was considered by the management."

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