What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Arrogant’?

Explanation

‘Arrogant’ describes an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance, so its direct opposite is ‘humble,’ meaning modest and unassuming, as in ‘Despite his success, he remained humble.’ While ‘proud’ can sometimes overlap with ‘arrogant’ in meaning, ‘humble’ is the clearest and most direct antonym tested in exams. This pair is frequently tested because students often confuse degrees of confidence with arrogance. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.