The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 17 Editorials

On 16 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 17 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 185), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, The Hindu (Labour & Employment) and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

Chagrin (noun) – Feeling of distress or embarrassment because of failure or disappointment.झेंप Synonyms: Embarrassment, Disappointment, Dismay, Mortification · Antonyms: Delight, Satisfaction, Pride, Pleasure
Factitious (adjective) – Artificial; created or developed to appear real rather than natural.कृत्रिम Synonyms: Artificial, Fabricated, Contrived, Manufactured · Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Real, Authentic
Maladroit (adjective) – Clumsy or awkward; not skillful in handling situations or tasks.अनाड़ी Synonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskillful · Antonyms: Adroit, Skillful, Dexterous, Competent
Unflinching (adjective) – Not showing fear or hesitation; firm and determined.अडिग Synonyms: Resolute, Steadfast, Undaunted, Firm · Antonyms: Hesitant, Fearful, Timid, Wavering
Filament (noun) – A thin thread or strand, especially in a light bulb or in living organisms.तंतु Synonyms: Thread, Strand, Fiber, Wire · Antonyms: Block, Mass, Chunk, Bulk
Peroration (noun) – The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire or persuade.समापन भाषण Synonyms: Conclusion, Finale, Summation, Closing · Antonyms: Introduction, Beginning, Opening, Preface
Pestilential (adjective) – Causing disease; harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.महामारीजन्य Synonyms: Noxious, Poisonous, Virulent, Unhealthy · Antonyms: Healthful, Wholesome, Beneficial, Safe
Sordid (adjective) – Morally dirty or dishonest; involving unpleasant and shameful details.घृणित Synonyms: Filthy, Dishonorable, Squalid, Vile · Antonyms: Noble, Honorable, Virtuous, Upright
Sinewy (adjective) – Lean and muscular; strong and tough.कसावदार और मांसल Synonyms: Muscular, Lean, Wiry, Strong · Antonyms: Flabby, Weak, Soft, Pudgy
Comport (verb) – Behave or conduct oneself in a particular way, especially in a proper or dignified manner.आचरण करना Synonyms: Behave, Conduct, Act, Carry oneself · Antonyms: Misbehave, Misconduct, Disobey, Clash
Affront (noun/verb) – An action or remark that causes offence or insults someone.अपमान Synonyms: Insult, Offense, Slur, Indignity · Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Respect, Honor
Bereavement (noun) – The state of being deprived of a loved one through death.शोक Synonyms: Grief, Mourning, Sorrow, Loss · Antonyms: Joy, Happiness, Celebration, Delight
Banishment (noun) – The act of officially forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country.निर्वासन Synonyms: Exile, Expulsion, Deportation, Ouster · Antonyms: Return, Admission, Welcome, Acceptance
Malcontent (noun/adjective) – A person who is dissatisfied and complains a lot; dissatisfied.असंतुष्ट व्यक्ति Synonyms: Dissenter, Complainer, Grumbler, Rebel · Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Pleased, Cheerful
Heresy (noun) – A belief or opinion that goes against the accepted beliefs of a religion or established system.विधर्म Synonyms: Unorthodoxy, Blasphemy, Dissent, Apostasy · Antonyms: Orthodoxy, Conformity, Faith, Acceptance
Hinterland (noun) – The remote areas away from the coast or the main cities; the interior region.पिछड़ा क्षेत्र Synonyms: Backcountry, Interior, Outback, Countryside · Antonyms: City, Metropolis, Coastline, Urban area
Causality (noun) – The relationship between cause and effect, where one event leads to another.कारण-कार्य संबंध Synonyms: Cause-and-effect, Causation, Determinism, Consequence · Antonyms: Chance, Randomness, Unrelatedness, Coincidence
Indulgence (noun) – The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something, especially too much; a thing enjoyed.भोग-विलास Synonyms: Self-gratification, Luxury, Leniency, Pampering · Antonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Austerity, Strictness
Skittish (adjective) – Nervous, easily frightened, or easily upset.चंचल Synonyms: Jittery, Nervous, Timid, Restless · Antonyms: Calm, Steady, Confident, Composed
Amenity (noun) – A useful or pleasant feature or service that makes a place more comfortable.सुविधा Synonyms: Facility, Convenience, Service, Comfort · Antonyms: Hardship, Inconvenience, Discomfort, Deprivation