The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 21 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 189), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Human rights and justice) 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

Defunct (adjective) – No longer existing or functioning.निष्क्रिय Synonyms: Inactive, Extinct, Obsolete, Nonfunctional · Antonyms: Active, Operational, Functioning, Thriving
Disabuse (verb) – To free someone from a false belief or misconception.भ्रम दूर करना Synonyms: Correct, Enlighten, Undeceive, Rectify · Antonyms: Mislead, Deceive, Delude, Misinform
Reprobate (noun) – A person without morals who behaves badly.दुराचारी Synonyms: Scoundrel, Degenerate, Rogue, Villain · Antonyms: Saint, Virtuous person, Upright person, Philanthropist
Disconsolate (adjective) – Very unhappy and unable to be comforted.असांत्वित Synonyms: Miserable, Heartbroken, Despondent, Grief-stricken · Antonyms: Cheerful, Consolable, Joyful, Content
Censorious (adjective) – Severely critical of others; fault-finding.अतिनिंदक Synonyms: Critical, Judgmental, Faultfinding, Hypercritical · Antonyms: Praising, Appreciative, Complimentary, Tolerant
Supine (adjective) – Lying face upward; or showing lazy lack of interest.पीठ के बल लेटा हुआ / निष्क्रिय Synonyms: Reclining, Lying-back, Passive, Indolent · Antonyms: Active, Energetic, Upright, Alert
Overweening (adjective) – Too confident and proud; arrogant.अहंकारी Synonyms: Arrogant, Conceited, Presumptuous, Haughty · Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Meek, Unassuming
Supernumerary (adjective) – Exceeding the required number; extra.अतिरिक्त Synonyms: Extra, Additional, Surplus, Excess · Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Required, Indispensable
Frenetic (adjective) – Fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled way.उन्मत्त Synonyms: Frantic, Hectic, Feverish, Wild · Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Relaxed, Unhurried
Chimerical (adjective) – Unreal; imaginary; wildly fanciful.काल्पनिक Synonyms: Imaginary, Illusory, Fantastical, Unrealistic · Antonyms: Real, Practical, Realistic, Feasible
Juggernaut (noun) – A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.अपराजेय शक्ति Synonyms: Colossus, Behemoth, Powerhouse, Leviathan · Antonyms: Weakling, Lightweight, Nonentity, Underling
Syncretism (noun) – The combining of different beliefs, cultures, or schools of thought into one system.समन्वयवाद Synonyms: Amalgamation, Fusion, Integration, Synthesis · Antonyms: Separation, Division, Isolation, Purism
Misogyny (noun) – Hatred of or prejudice against women.स्त्री-द्वेष Synonyms: Sexism, Chauvinism, Woman-hatred, Bigotry · Antonyms: Respect, Equality, Feminism, Fairness
Semblance (noun) – The outward appearance or a likeness of something, often not the reality.आभास Synonyms: Appearance, Likeness, Facade, Pretense · Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Authenticity, Essence
Irresolute (adjective) – Uncertain or hesitant; unable to make a firm decision.अनिर्णयशील Synonyms: Indecisive, Hesitant, Vacillating, Wavering · Antonyms: Resolute, Decisive, Determined, Steadfast
Inexhaustible (adjective) – Impossible to use up; never-ending.अक्षय Synonyms: Endless, Boundless, Unending, Limitless · Antonyms: Exhaustible, Limited, Finite, Depletable
Squalor (noun) – Extremely dirty and unpleasant conditions, especially due to poverty or neglect.गंदगी Synonyms: Filth, Grime, Squalidness, Degradation · Antonyms: Cleanliness, Comfort, Luxury, Neatness
Depravity (noun) – Moral corruption; wickedness.नैतिक पतन Synonyms: Corruption, Wickedness, Degeneracy, Immorality · Antonyms: Virtue, Morality, Integrity, Purity
Simulacrum (noun) – An image, copy, or representation of someone or something; often an imperfect imitation.प्रतिरूप Synonyms: Replica, Imitation, Likeness, Facsimile · Antonyms: Original, Reality, Prototype, Authenticity
Penumbra (noun) – The partially shaded outer region of a shadow; partial darkness.अर्धछाया Synonyms: Partial shadow, Shading, Semidarkness, Gray area · Antonyms: Brightness, Illumination, Clarity, Full light