单选题 The charitable acts of their boss used to be greatly praised by the people. However, ruthless company downsizing drives and continued layoffs, coupled with rising pay for top managers, have made him look a good deal less ______
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] discourteous失礼的，无礼貌的；prudent节俭的，谨慎的；benevolent善意的， 慈善的；obstinate倔强的，顽固的。根据句意可知，应选择C。