Question

Find the incorrect usage of the word “SOMBRE”.

• A. He was dressed in sombre shades of grey and black
• B. Paul was in a sombre mood
• C. The year ended on a sombre note
• D. He is in the sombre position of not having to worry about money

Hint:

Always ensure the tone of the word aligns with the context — “sombre” implies something serious or depressing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

"Sombre" means gloomy, dark, serious, or melancholic.
Options (A), (B), (C) — all correct usage in terms of tone and meaning.
Option (D) is incorrect because "not having to worry about money" is a positive situation and doesn’t align with the negative connotation of “sombre”.
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