Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Perfidious

Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:

Perfidious

1. A. Betraying
2. B. Faithless
3. C. Loyal (Correct answer)
4. D. Treacherous

Correct Answer

Option C — Loyal

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Loyal.

Key Points

• 'Perfidious' means treacherous or deceitful, so its antonym is Loyal — faithful and trustworthy.
• Betraying, faithless and treacherous are synonyms of perfidious and act as decoys in an antonym question.
• Read the instruction word (antonym vs synonym) first, then pick the option that opposes the rest.