Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word.
Miserable

• A. Angry
• B. Painful
• C. Happy
• D. Frightened

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The given word, miserable, means unhappy or uncomfortable, sorrowful. The options given respectively, mean affected with pain, feeling of anger or hostility, feeling or showing of pleasure and contentment, and afraid or anxious, respectively. The opposite of miserable would be option C, happy. Thus, options A,B and D are incorrect. For example,

I am miserable without ice-cream.

I am happy with having ice-cream.