In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

The retired General became a hard- nosed officer after fighting the war

  • A tough
  • B weak
  • C indifferent
  • D bed ridden
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The correct answer is B. weak

The word "hard-nosed" in the sentence means someone who is tough, determined, and uncompromising. To find the option opposite in meaning, we need to look for a word that describes someone who is not tough or determined.

Out of the given options, the opposite in meaning to "hard-nosed" would be "B. weak.

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