Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Learning (علم/تعلم) means knowledge acquired.
Stupidity (حماقت) stands opposite in capacity for understanding.
Ignorance (جہالت) is lack of knowledge (also opposite), but keyed here is “Stupidity.”
Brilliance (بہت ذہانت) and Sharpness (تیزیِ فہم) are near to learning.

Least (کم ترین) means smallest in amount or degree.
Greatest (زیادہ ترین) is the opposite—largest.
Small (چھوٹا) and Feeble (کمزور) aren’t superlatives; Giant (دیوہیکل) is a noun/adj for size.

Legato (مسلسل اور ہموار انداز میں—موسیقی) means smooth, connected playing.
Uneven (غیر ہموار) is the best opposite among options (true musical antonym is “staccato”).
Brief (مختصر) and Silent (خاموش) are unrelated.
Smooth (ہموار) restates legato.

Lend (ادھار دینا) means to give for temporary use.
Borrow (ادھار لینا) is the opposite—receive for temporary use.
Hire (کرایہ پر لینا), Pawn (گروی رکھنا), and Cheat (دھوکہ دینا) differ.

Lenient (نرم مزاج) means not strict or merciful.
Harsh (سخت) is the opposite—severe or strict.
Obstinate (ہٹ دھرم) and Rude (بدتمیز) are different traits.
Annoyed (ناراض) is a mood.

Lethal (مہلک) means deadly.
Safe (محفوظ) is the opposite—free from danger.
Virulent (مہلک/زہریلا) aligns with lethal.
Playful (شوخ) and Forgiving (درگزر کرنے والا) are unrelated.

Lethargic (سست/کاہل) means lacking energy or alertness.
Hyperactive (انتہائی سرگرم) is the opposite—overactive and energetic.
Indolent (سست) is a synonym; Immobile (بیحرکت) and Unpleasant (نا خوشگوار) are different.

Levity (ہلکا پن/غیر سنجیدگی) means lack of seriousness.
Gravity (سنجیدگی) is the opposite, meaning seriousness and dignity.
Stupidity (حماقت) and Absurdity (لامعقولیت) are different ideas.
Lofty (بلند مرتبہ) relates to height or nobility. The antonym is "Gravity."

Liability (ذمہ داری/قرض) in finance is what you owe.
Assets (اثاثے) are what you own—the financial opposite.
Debt (قرض) is a type of liability.
Treasure (خزانہ) and Property (جائیداد) are broader categories. The antonym is "Assets."

Liberalism (آزاد خیالی) favors individual rights and freedoms.
Totalitarianism (آمریت) is the opposite—total state control.
Humanism (انسان دوستی) and Dynamism (حرکیّت) are different concepts.
Sectarianism (فرقہ پرستی) concerns religious/political factions. The antonym is "Totalitarianism."

Liberty (آزادی) means freedom.
Captivity (قید) is the opposite—being imprisoned or confined.
Visibility (نمائش/دیکھائی دینا) and Perceptivity (فہم) are unrelated.
Disorderliness (ابتری) is about lack of order. The antonym is "Captivity."

Lissome (لچکدار/لاغر مگر چست) means supple and graceful.
Ungainly (بد وضع/بھدا) is the opposite—clumsy and awkward.
Huge (بہت بڑا) and Pungent (تیز بو/مزہ) are unrelated.
Crude (کھردرا) is rough, not precise opposite. The antonym is "Ungainly."

Loneliness (تنہائی) is the painful feeling of being alone.
Companionship (رفاقت/صحبت) is the opposite—company and fellowship.
Forlornness (بے کسی) and Alienation (بیگانگی) are similar to loneliness.
Solitary (تنہا) describes being alone. The antonym is "Companionship."

Lose (گنوانا/کھو دینا) means to be deprived of.
Gain (پانا/حاصل کرنا) is the opposite—acquire or obtain.
Obtain (حاصل کرنا) is similar to gain.
Collect (جمع کرنا) and Restore (بحال کرنا) differ in nuance. The antonym is "Gain."

Loyal (وفادار) means faithful to a person, cause, or country.
Rebellious (باغی) is opposed to authority or allegiance—the opposite spirit.
Faithful (باوفا) is a synonym.
Courageous (بہادر) and Friendly (دوستانہ) are different traits. The antonym is "Rebellious."

Luminous (روشن/منور) means emitting or reflecting light.
Dull (مدھم) is the opposite—lacking brightness.
Bitter (کڑوا) and Pungent (تیز) are taste/smell terms; Sneaking (چھپ کر) is unrelated. The antonym is "Dull."

Luscious (رَس دار/لذیذ) means very pleasant to taste; juicy.
Dry (خشک) is the opposite in texture/juiciness.
Sour (کھٹا) is a taste quality; Stale (باسی) means not fresh.
Ugly (بدصورت) concerns appearance. The antonym is "Dry."

Luxuriant (ہرا بھرا/کثرت افزا) means abundant growth.
Barren (بانجر) is the opposite—unable to produce growth.
Small (چھوٹا), Ghastly (خوفناک), and Decaying (سڑتا ہوا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Barren."

Luxury (آسایش/آسائشِ عیش) means great comfort and expense.
Austerity (سادگی/سخت کوشی) is the opposite—plain, restrained living.
Treachery (دغا) and Duplicity (دوغلا پن) are moral terms; Sadness (غم) is a feeling. The antonym is "Austerity."

Magnanimous (وسیع القلب/کشادہ دل) means generous and forgiving.
Selfish (خود غرض) is the opposite—concerned chiefly with oneself.
Generous (سخی) is a synonym.
Naive (سادہ لوح) and Small (چھوٹا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Selfish."