Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions tha...
Antonyms of foolish The antonym of the word "foolish" in the poem wind is "clever".
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions tha...
Antonym of Foolish:
The antonym of the word "foolish" is "clever".
Explanation:
In the given extract from the poem, the speaker is addressing someone who has done something wrong. The speaker accuses this person of throwing down all the books, tearing their pages, and bringing rain again. The speaker also mentions that this person is very clever at poking fun at weaklings.
Identifying the Antonym:
To identify the antonym of the word "foolish", we need to consider its meaning and find a word that has the opposite meaning.
- Foolish: lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly.
- Synonyms: stupid, senseless, absurd, ridiculous.
From the given options:
a) clever: having or showing quick-witted intelligence or resourcefulness.
b) wise: having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
c) cunning: having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
Eliminating Options:
To eliminate options, we need to find the word that has an opposite meaning to "foolish".
- Option A: The word "clever" is the antonym of "foolish" as it means having quick-witted intelligence or resourcefulness, which is the opposite of lacking good sense or judgment.
- Option B: The word "wise" is also a possible antonym of "foolish" as it means having good judgment, but it is not the best choice as it does not directly contrast with "foolish".
- Option C: The word "cunning" is not a direct antonym of "foolish" as it means having skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion, which is different from lacking good sense or judgment.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the antonym of the word "foolish" is "clever".