Question 187
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The villagers were HOPEFUL that the rains would come.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Hopeful means expecting something good. Despairing means having lost all hope.
Worth noting
Optimistic is a synonym. Helpful looks alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "hopeful"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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