Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word based on the context of the sentence.

He gave a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word. 

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "haughty" means arrogantly superior and disdainful. (अहंकारी)
  • Example: She gave him a haughty look and walked away without saying a word.
• "Modest" refers to having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's importance. (विनम्र)
  • Example: Despite his achievements, he remained modest and never boasted about his success.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'haughty' is 'modest'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Happy (खुश): Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
  • Example: She was happy to see her friends after a long time.
• Indifferent (उदासीन): Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
  • Example: He was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
• Proud (गर्वित): Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements.
  • Example: She was proud of her son's accomplishments.