In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Contrite
- ASorrowful
- BShameless
- CSorry
- DGuilty
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The correct option is B.
Contrite: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
Shameless: Characterized by a lack of shame, remorse, or guilt.
Options A, C, and D are synonyms or closely related in meaning to "contrite", whereas "Shameless" is its direct antonym.
Contrite: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
Shameless: Characterized by a lack of shame, remorse, or guilt.
Options A, C, and D are synonyms or closely related in meaning to "contrite", whereas "Shameless" is its direct antonym.