Talking about fear and anxiety

English Expressions and Sentences

Talking about fear and anxiety
28,May,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Acutely (adverb)

(with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely. तीव्रता से

Synonyms: Extremely, Severely, Sharply

Antonyms: Slightly, Chronically

Example: The whole situation was acutely embarrassing.

Magnitude (noun)

The great size or extent of something. मात्रा

Synonyms: Vastness, Enormity, Hugeness

Antonyms: Insignificance, Triviality

Example: The size and magnitude of the attendance alone is mind-boggling.

Overwhelming (adjective)

Very great in amount. ओजपूर्वक प्रबलतासे

Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Huge, Tremendous, Profuse

Antonyms: Small, Insignificant, Trivial, Little

Example: The overwhelming majority of those present were in favour of the plan.

Underlying (adjective)

Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly. बुनियादी

Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary

Antonyms: Secondary, Refined

Example: The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.

Unearth (verb)

Discover (something hidden, lost, or kept secret) by investigation or searching. पता लगाना

Synonyms: Uncover, Find, Come across

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover

Example: They have done all they can to unearth the truth.

Feasible (adjective)

Possible to do easily or conveniently. साध्य

Synonyms: Practicable, Attainable, Workable

Antonyms: Impossible, Unattainable, Impractical

Example: It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.

Debilitating (adjective)

(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. दुर्बल

Synonyms: Enervating, Draining, Weakening

Antonyms: Invigorating, Refreshing

Example: Many people spend a substantial part of old age in a debilitating condition.

Dismal (adjective)

Pitifully or disgracefully bad. निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible

Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging

Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.

Protrusion (noun)

A thing that sticks out from a place or surface. उभार

Synonyms: Jutting, Obtrusion, Projection

Example: Follow routes on protrusions and ridges, and always ski slow and conservative.

Grim (adjective)

Depressing or worrying to consider. ख़राब

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a grim reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 28 May 2021

• Don’t be afraid. • It’s not a big deal. • It is nothing. • There is nothing to be afraid of. • Take is easy. • Calm down.

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1. Synonym of Magnitude

2. Synonym of Protrusion

3. Synonym of Overwhelming

4. Antonym of Grim

5. Synonym of Underlying

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