Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The singer complained to the police that she was purportedly attacked back stage immediately after the concert.

The correct answer is 'Impossibly'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Purportedly' is 'Impossibly'.
• Purportedly - claimed or believed to be true, but with some doubt or uncertainty. (दावा किया या माना जाता है कि यह सच है, लेकिन कुछ संदेह या अनिश्चितता के साथ)
  • Example sentence: The email purportedly came from the company's CEO, but we suspect it might be a phishing scam.
• Impossibly - in a way that is not possible or feasible. (एक तरह से जो संभव नहीं है)
  • Example sentence: It would be impossibly difficult to finish this project on time without additional resources.
     

Correct Answer: Impossibly.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Maliciously - (दुर्भावनापूर्वक) - with the intention of causing harm or damage.
  • Dramatically - (नाटकीय ढंग से) - in a way that is theatrical or strikingly noticeable.
  • Severely - (कठोरता से) - in a way that is extremely strict, harsh or intense.