Today’s word - unwavering

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Source: Word of the day · 27 Feb 2026

When something is unwavering, it is firm or unshakable. If you're a good hockey goalie, then you'll show an unwavering determination to keep the puck out of your goal.

Just as it sounds, the word unwavering refers to something that will not waver, wander, or go astray. Unwavering most often refers to mental determination, like an unwavering desire to marry the love of your life or an unwavering intent to become a doctor even though you faint at the sight of blood. Unwavering can also refer to something that remains steady, like the unwavering sound of a trumpet horn or the unwavering energy of a very enthusiastic rock band.

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

The important words of this editorial with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Ancillary (adjective)

Providing necessary support to the main work or purpose. सहायक

Synonyms: Supplementary, Auxiliary, Supporting, Secondary

Antonyms: Primary, Main, Central, Principal

Example: The hospital hired ancillary staff to support doctors and nurses during emergencies.

Behoove (verb)

To be necessary, proper, or beneficial for someone to do something. उचित होना

Synonyms: Benefit, Suit, Befit, Serve

Antonyms: Harm, Disadvantage, Misbecome, Undermine

Example: It would behoove you to revise daily if you want to clear the exam.

Conduit (noun)

A channel or medium through which something is transmitted. माध्यम

Synonyms: Channel, Medium, Passage, Pipeline

Antonyms: Blockage, Barrier, Obstruction, Impediment

Example: The internet has become a major conduit for news and information.

Disgorge (verb)

To pour out, release, or vomit something from a container or mouth. उगलना / बाहर निकाल देना

Synonyms: Expel, Eject, Vomit, Spew

Antonyms: Swallow, Ingest, Retain, Keep

Example: The truck disgorged its load of sand onto the road.

Drivel (noun/verb)

Silly, meaningless talk or writing; to speak in a foolish, pointless way. बकवास

Synonyms: Nonsense, Gibberish, Babble, Rubbish

Antonyms: Sense, Wisdom, Logic, Coherence

Example: He dismissed the rumors as pure drivel and focused on the facts.

Haggard (adjective)

Looking very tired, worn out, or distressed. थका-हारा

Synonyms: Exhausted, Worn-out, Gaunt, Weary

Antonyms: Fresh, Rested, Healthy, Energetic

Example: After working all night, she looked haggard and pale.

Retinue (noun)

A group of advisers, assistants, or followers accompanying an important person. सहचर दल

Synonyms: Entourage, Attendants, Escort, Suite

Antonyms: Solitude, Aloneness, Isolation, Separation

Example: The minister arrived with a large retinue of aides and security personnel.

Skulk (verb)

Move or hide in a secretive or cowardly way, usually to avoid being noticed. चुपके-चुपके घूमना / छिपकर रहना

Synonyms: Sneak, Lurk, Creep, Slither

Antonyms: Confront, Reveal, Appear, Approach

Example: He tried to skulk behind the building to avoid the security guard.

Vagrant (noun/adjective)

A person without a settled home who wanders from place to place; wandering. आवारा

Synonyms: Wanderer, Drifter, Tramp, Vagabond

Antonyms: Resident, Settled, Homeowner, Citizen

Example: The city set up shelters to help vagrants during the winter.

Wallow (verb)

To roll about or lie in mud/water; to indulge in something (often negative) for too long. कीचड़ में लोटना / किसी भावना में डूबे रहना

Synonyms: Indulge, Linger, Revel, Roll

Antonyms: Abstain, Resist, Rise, Refrain

Example: Don’t wallow in self-pity; focus on what you can improve.

Visage (noun)

A person’s face, especially in terms of its appearance or expression. चेहरा

Synonyms: Face, Countenance, Features, Appearance

Antonyms: Interior, Inside, Concealment, Hiddenness

Example: His calm visage did not reveal the anxiety he felt inside.

Onus (noun)

A burden, responsibility, or duty that is difficult to carry. बोझ

Synonyms: Burden, Responsibility, Obligation, Liability

Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Relief, Freedom

Example: The onus of proving the claim lies with the person who made it.

Teeming (adjective)

Full of or swarming with a large number of things or people. भरा हुआ

Synonyms: Abundant, Swarming, Crawling, Brimming

Antonyms: Empty, Sparse, Scant, Barren

Example: The market was teeming with shoppers during the festival.

Ensconce (verb)

Settle or place comfortably; establish securely आराम से बिठाना; सुरक्षित रूप से स्थापित करना

Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Nestle, Install

Antonyms: Dislodge, Remove, Unsettle, Expose

Example: He ensconced himself in a corner chair and began reading.

Iniquity (noun)

Gross injustice or immoral, wicked behavior. अन्याय; दुष्टता

Synonyms: Injustice, Wickedness, Immorality, Sin

Antonyms: Justice, Virtue, Morality, Righteousness

Example: The reforms aimed to reduce the iniquity faced by marginalized communities.

Avow (verb)

Declare or admit openly and boldly. घोषणा करना; खुलकर स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Confess, Declare, Admit, Proclaim

Antonyms: Deny, Conceal, Disavow, Repudiate

Example: She avowed her support for the new policy in front of everyone.

Mortify (verb)

Cause (someone) to feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed; subdue or discipline the body/desires. अपमानित करना; वासनाओं को दबाना

Synonyms: Humiliate, Embarrass, Shame, Chasten

Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Compliment, Exalt

Example: He was mortified when he realized he had sent the message to the wrong person.

Prodigy (noun)

A person, especially a young one, with extraordinary talent or ability. असाधारण प्रतिभाशाली व्यक्ति, विशेषकर बालक

Synonyms: Genius, Wunderkind, Phenomenon, Whiz

Antonyms: Dullard, Mediocre person, Average person, Simpleton

Example: The child prodigy solved complex math problems at the age of six.

Lax (adjective)

Not strict or careful; relaxed in discipline or control. ढीला; लापरवाह

Synonyms: Lenient, Careless, Negligent, Loose

Antonyms: Strict, Rigid, Vigilant, Thorough

Example: Lax security allowed unauthorized people to enter the building.

Render (verb)

Provide or give a service, help, or result; to cause to become. प्रदान करना; बना देना

Synonyms: Provide, Deliver, Give, Produce

Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Remove, Take away

Example: The organization rendered assistance to families affected by the flood.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Ancillary

2. Antonym of Wallow

3. Synonym of Avow

4. Antonym of Onus

5. Synonym of Conduit

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