Antonym of GLIB

The correct answer is: D. modest

Glib is an adjective that means “smooth and fluent in speech, especially in a way that is insincere or pretentious.” Antonyms of glib include:

• Unwilling : not wanting to do something.
• Hesitant : not sure what to do or say.
• Dumb : not intelligent or clever.
• Modest : having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one’s own importance or abilities.

A glib person is often seen as being insincere or pretentious, because they are able to speak smoothly and fluently without really saying anything of substance. A modest person, on the other hand, is not afraid to admit when they don’t know something, and they are not interested in impressing others with their knowledge or abilities.