Antonym of EARNEST is ___

A. Cheap
B. Frivolous
C. Zealous
D. Civilized

Explanation:

The word earnest means serious, sincere, and very focused or committed.

In simple words, a person who is serious and truly dedicated to something.

The opposite of earnest is frivolous, which means not serious, playful, careless, or lacking importance.

So, Frivolous is the correct antonym of Earnest.

Imagine two students:

One student studies seriously and focuses fully on exams → this is earnest behavior.
Another student keeps joking, wasting time, and not focusing → this is frivolous behavior.

Serious = Earnest
Careless/Playful = Frivolous

Earnest means serious and sincere.
It is often used for behavior, tone, or intention.
Frivolous means not serious or unimportant.
Zealous is similar to earnest, not opposite.
Therefore, Frivolous is the correct antonym of Earnest.
This type of question is common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.

❌ Earnest = Serious
😄 Frivolous = Careless / Fun-loving

Serious ↔ Unserious
Earnest ↔ Frivolous ✔️

Antonym of EARNEST is ____.