Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Cruel

Explanation:

Cruel means causing pain, being harsh, merciless, or lacking kindness.
Its opposite (antonym) is Sympathetic, which means showing compassion, kindness, understanding, and concern for others.

Example:

• The king was cruel to his prisoners.
  (राजा अपने कैदियों के प्रति क्रूर था।)
• The doctor was very sympathetic toward the patient.
  (डॉक्टर मरीज के प्रति बहुत सहानुभूतिपूर्ण था।)

Why other options are incorrect?

❌ Unkind → similar to cruel, not opposite
❌ Sensible → practical or wise, unrelated
❌ Derogatory → showing disrespect or criticism

Extra Facts:

Synonyms of Cruel: harsh, brutal, ruthless, merciless, savage

Antonyms of Cruel: sympathetic, kind, compassionate, humane, gentle

Difference:

• Cruel → enjoys or causes suffering
• Sympathetic → understands and cares about others' feelings