Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His outspokenness contrasts with the ..... of the father.
Answer Details
The word "outspokenness" means being very vocal or expressive in expressing one's opinions or ideas. The opposite of this is being quiet or reserved in expressing oneself.
Out of the given options, the word that is opposite in meaning to "outspokenness" is "taciturnity". Taciturnity means being reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Therefore, the correct answer is "taciturnity".