Choose the option that is similar in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Her constant nagging irritated her husband.
- AOption (a)
aggravated
- BOption (b)
annoyed
- COption (c)
alleviated
- DOption (d)
worsened
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Correct answer
annoyed
Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. annoyed.
Key Points
- The word "irritated" means to feel annoyed, frustrated, or angered by something or someone. (चिढ़ाना / परेशान करना)
- Example: The loud music from the neighbor's house irritated me all night.
- "Annoyed" refers to a similar feeling of slight anger or irritation caused by something unpleasant or repeated. (झुंझलाहट / खीझ)
- Example: She was annoyed by his constant interruptions during the meeting.
- Since both "irritated" and "annoyed" share a similar meaning, the correct synonym is "annoyed."
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. annoyed.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Aggravated (बढ़ा हुआ / तंग करना): To make a situation worse or to provoke someone further.
- Example: His rude comments aggravated the already tense situation.
- Alleviated (कम करना / राहत देना): To reduce or lessen the severity of something, especially pain or discomfort.
- Example: The medication alleviated her headache within minutes.
- Worsened (खराब करना): To make something more severe or unpleasant.
- Example: The delay in treatment worsened his condition.