The antonym of the word protagonist is …
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GATE CSE 2026 Set 1 · Q1
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The antonym of the word protagonist is _______.
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Official answer: B) antagonist
Verbal AptitudeA protagonist is the principal character or leading figure in a literary work, drama, or real situation.
An antagonist is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; specifically, the adversary of the protagonist in a story. Therefore, antagonist is the direct antonym of protagonist.
Definitions of the other options:
Agnostic: A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
Arsonist: A person who commits the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
Anarchist: A person who advocates for the abolition of government and authority.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
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Consider the term used in literature for the character who opposes or contends with the main hero or leading character.
This Verbal Aptitude previous year question is Q1 of the GATE CSE 2026 Set 1 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Verbal Aptitude in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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