To him everything I did was considered contemptuous.
Answer
The correct answer is D: reverential. 'Contemptuous' means showing scorn, disdain, or strong disapproval — looking down on something with disrespect. Its antonym is 'reverential', meaning showing deep respect or veneration.
A.condescending
B.patronising
C.arrogant
D.reverential✓ Correct
Explanation
'Contemptuous' means showing scorn, disdain, or strong disapproval — looking down on something with disrespect. Its antonym is 'reverential', meaning showing deep respect or veneration. Options (a), (b), and (c) are closer in meaning to contemptuous, not opposite to it.
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