What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Reluctant’?
AHesitant
BWilling
CUnwilling
DDoubtful
Explanation
‘Reluctant’ means unwilling or hesitant to do something, so its direct opposite is ‘willing,’ meaning ready and eager to do something, as in ‘She was willing to help without any hesitation.’ Both ‘hesitant’ and ‘unwilling’ are synonyms of ‘reluctant,’ not opposites, making ‘willing’ the clear and correct choice. This pattern of pairing a word with its own synonyms as distractors is common in antonym-based exam questions. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.

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