Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank The critics were about his remarks on the effi...........

English Language (CHSL) Fill in the blanks

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The critics were ______ about his remarks on the efficiency of the government and gave many examples to prove they didn't agree with him.

optimistic

morose

rational

cynical

The critics were ______ about his remarks on the efficiency of the government and gave many examples to prove they didn't agree with him.

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'cynical'.

It is an adjective and it means concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them.

Hence out of all the given words the word cynical is the most appropriate for filling the blank.

Hence option 4 is the correct answer.

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