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Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Ignominious

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1: Sagacious -> means wise or shrewd; relates to intelligence, not honor or disgrace.

Option 2: Obtuse -> means dull or slow to understand; doesn't relate to reputation or honor.

Option 3: Estimable -> means worthy of respect and admiration; directly opposite to disgraceful.

Option 4: Disreputable -> means having a bad reputation; actually similar in meaning to ignominious.


Hence, Option 3: Estimable -> "Ignominious" means deserving public disgrace or shame, while "estimable" means deserving respect and esteem, making them perfect antonyms -> correct

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