NDA (I) 2022 General Ability Test · Question 38 of 150

Correct — C, apathy. 'Dedication' is wholehearted commitment and devotion to a task or cause; the word opposite in meaning is 'apathy', a lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern.

• (a)clarity — 'Clarity' means clearness of thought or expression; it is unrelated to how committed a person is, so it is not the opposite of dedication.
• (b)hostility — 'Hostility' means active opposition or antagonism; the opposite of commitment is indifference, not aggression.
• (d)anger — 'Anger' is a strong emotion of displeasure; a dedicated person may still feel anger, so it is not the opposite of dedication.

An antonym item — 'dedication' is committed devotion, so its opposite is 'apathy', an absence of interest or effort.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word opposite in meaning to 'commitment'.

  • (a)devotion
  • (b)indifference
  • (c)loyalty
  • (d)resolve

  Answer(b) indifference — 'commitment' is deep involvement; 'indifference' is a lack of concern, so it is the opposite.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word opposite in meaning to 'enthusiasm'.

  • (a)zeal
  • (b)apathy
  • (c)passion
  • (d)eagerness

  Answer(b) apathy — 'enthusiasm' is keen interest; 'apathy' is the absence of it, so it is the opposite.