Choose the word or phrase from options A - E which has the opposite in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentences:

Politicians and holders of political appointments are generally assumed to be cunning:

  • A kind
  • B straightforward
  • C generous
  • D even handed
  • E sly

The correct answer is B. straightforward

The word from options A - E that has the opposite meaning to "cunning" is B. straightforward.

"Cunning" means being clever or sly in a deceptive or manipulative way, while "straightforward" means being honest, direct, and without deceit

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