Select the antonym for the following word from the options given below: FLEXIBLE A. Rigid B. Flatter C. Bending D. Disregard
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
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The correct antonym for “flexible” is A. Rigid.
Explanation:
“Flexible” refers to the ability to bend, adapt, or change easily without breaking. It can describe materials, people, or systems that are adaptable and able to bend without damage or resistance. A flexible object can be easily shaped or adjusted to different conditions.
The word “rigid” is the opposite, meaning stiff, inflexible, or not able to change. Something rigid cannot bend or adapt easily and is often used to describe materials or structures that are hard and unyielding. For example, a rigid metal rod will not bend easily, making it the direct antonym of flexible.
Why other options are incorrect:
- B. Flatter: To “flatter” means to praise someone excessively or to make something smooth or even. It has no direct relation to flexibility or rigidity.
- C. Bending: “Bending” refers to the act of being flexible or able to bend, which is the opposite of being rigid, so it doesn’t work as an antonym.
- D. Disregard: “Disregard” means lack of attention or care, which is unrelated to flexibility and rigidity. It does not convey the opposite of flexible in a physical or figurative sense.
Thus, the best antonym for “flexible” in this case is “rigid,” as it describes something that is not adaptable or bendable.
