Correct Answer: relaxed

Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

Tense refers to a state of nervousness, anxiety, or strain.

Relaxed is used to describe the feeling of not being tense or stressed. It means calm, at ease, and free from nervousness or strain. Thus, it is the correct antonym.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Strained means showing signs of nervousness or tiredness.
• Stiff can mean lacking flexibility or being rigid.
• Close means only a short distance away.