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    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. He was absolutely (courteous) _________ to me.
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    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.
    He was absolutely (courteous) _________ to me.

    A.

    discourteous

    B.

    polite

    C.

    genteel

    D.

    solicitous

    Correct option is A

    The correct antonym of the given word is (a) discourteous.
    Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate in manner; showing good manners and civility in speech and behavior. (Hindi: विनम्र/शिष्ट)
    Example: The staff were remarkably courteous throughout our stay.
    Discourteous: Rude, impolite, and lacking respect or consideration for others; showing poor manners. (Hindi: अशिष्ट/असभ्य)
    Example: Interrupting a speaker mid-sentence is discourteous.
    Synonyms (of courteous): polite, civil, respectful, considerate.
    Antonyms (of courteous): rude, impolite, discourteous, ill-mannered.
    Meanings of all the other given options:
    · (b) Polite: having or showing good manners; respectful (Hindi: शिष्ट/विनम्र)
    · (c) Genteel: polite and refined, often associated with high social class; well-bred (Hindi: सभ्य/अभिजात)
    · (d) Solicitous: showing care or concern for someone’s health or happiness; attentive (Hindi: चिंतित/सतर्क व हितचिंतक)

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