20 new English words for 11 May 2026, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Disguise (verb/noun)

Disguise - To change appearance or hide the true identity or nature of someone or something.

To change appearance or hide the true identity or nature of someone or something.

Hindi meaning: भेष बदलना/छिपाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Conceal, Mask, Hide

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Unmask, Disclose

Example: The spy tried to disguise himself as a tourist.

Trick: Disguise means this guise — a new look used to hide the real identity.

2 Crafty (adjective)

Crafty - Clever in a secret or dishonest way.

Clever in a secret or dishonest way.

Hindi meaning: चालाक/धूर्त

Synonyms: Cunning, Sly, Wily, Deceptive

Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Straightforward, Naive

Example: The crafty thief tricked the guards and escaped easily.

Trick: Crafty person apni craft se smartly trick karta hai.

3 Awkward (adjective)

Awkward - Difficult to deal with, uncomfortable, or lacking grace and skill.

Difficult to deal with, uncomfortable, or lacking grace and skill.

Hindi meaning: असहज/बेढंगा

Synonyms: Clumsy, Ungainly, Uncomfortable, Embarrassing

Antonyms: Graceful, Comfortable, Skillful, Elegant

Example: He felt awkward while speaking in front of the whole class.

Trick: Awkward situation mein aadmi odd work jaisa feel karta hai.

4 Swift (adjective)

Swift - Moving or happening quickly.

Moving or happening quickly.

Hindi meaning: तेज़/शीघ्र

Synonyms: Quick, Rapid, Fast, Speedy

Antonyms: Slow, Delayed, Sluggish, Gradual

Example: The police took swift action against the criminals.

Trick: Swift sounds like speedy lift — jo jaldi upar le jaye, woh swift hota hai.

5 Gloomy (adjective)

Gloomy - Dark, dull, or filled with sadness and hopelessness.

Dark, dull, or filled with sadness and hopelessness.

Hindi meaning: उदास/अंधकारमय

Synonyms: Dismal, Dreary, Bleak, Depressing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Joyful, Hopeful

Example: The gloomy weather made everyone feel sad.

Trick: Gloomy sounds like glue me — jab sadness chipak jaye, mood gloomy ho jata hai

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6 Fierce (adjective)

Fierce - Violent, strong, aggressive, or very intense.

Violent, strong, aggressive, or very intense.

Hindi meaning: उग्र/भयंकर

Synonyms: Ferocious, Savage, Violent, Intense

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Calm, Peaceful

Example: The soldiers faced fierce resistance from the enemy.

Trick: Fierce sounds like fire — fire ki tarah strong aur intense.

7 Weary (adjective/verb)

Weary - Very tired, especially after hard work or a long experience; to make someone feel tired.

Very tired, especially after hard work or a long experience; to make someone feel tired.

Hindi meaning: थका हुआ/थका देना

Synonyms: Tired, Exhausted, Fatigued, Drained

Antonyms: Energetic, Fresh, Active, Lively

Example: She felt weary after walking for several hours.

Trick: Weary sounds like very tired — jab koi very tired ho, woh weary hota hai.

8 Smug (adjective)

Smug - Too pleased or satisfied with oneself, often in an annoying way.

Too pleased or satisfied with oneself, often in an annoying way.

Hindi meaning: आत्मसंतुष्ट/घमंडी

Synonyms: Complacent, Conceited, Self-satisfied, Superior

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unpretentious, Self-doubting

Example: He gave a smug smile after winning the argument.

Trick: Smug sounds like smile + hug — jab koi apni success ko lekar over-satisfied smile kare, woh smug hota hai.

9 Stingy (adjective)

Stingy - Unwilling to spend or give money, even when it is needed.

Unwilling to spend or give money, even when it is needed.

Hindi meaning: कंजूस

Synonyms: Miserly, Mean, Parsimonious, Tightfisted

Antonyms: Generous, Liberal, Charitable, Lavish

Example: The stingy man refused to donate even a small amount of money.

Trick: Stingy person paise dene mein sting jaisa pain feel karta hai, isliye woh kanjoos hota hai.

10 Blunt (adjective/verb)

Blunt - Having a dull edge or point; speaking in a direct and honest way, sometimes rudely; to make something less sharp or less strong.

Having a dull edge or point; speaking in a direct and honest way, sometimes rudely; to make something less sharp or less strong.

Hindi meaning: कुंद/स्पष्टवादी/कमज़ोर करना

Synonyms: Dull, Direct, Frank, Abrupt

Antonyms: Sharp, Polite, Tactful, Subtle

Example: His blunt reply hurt her feelings.

Trick: Blunt sounds like blade blunt — jab blade sharp na ho ya baat bilkul direct ho, it is blunt.

11 Drowsy (adjective)

Drowsy - Feeling sleepy and tired.

Feeling sleepy and tired.

Hindi meaning: नींद से भरा हुआ

Synonyms: Sleepy, Lethargic, Sluggish, Somnolent

Antonyms: Alert, Awake, Energetic, Active

Example: She felt drowsy after taking the medicine.

Trick: Drowsy sounds like doze; jab kisi ko doze lena ho, he feels drowsy.

12 Greedy (adjective)

Greedy - Having an excessive desire for more money, food, power, or possessions.

Having an excessive desire for more money, food, power, or possessions.

Hindi meaning: लालची

Synonyms: Avaricious, Covetous, Rapacious, Grasping

Antonyms: Generous, Selfless, Charitable, Content

Example: The greedy businessman wanted to earn more profit at any cost.

Trick: Greedy sounds like grab-ready; jo hamesha zyada grab karne ke liye ready ho, woh greedy hota hai.

13 Hazy (adjective)

Hazy - Misty, unclear, or difficult to see or understand clearly.

Misty, unclear, or difficult to see or understand clearly.

Hindi meaning: धुंधला या अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Misty, Foggy, Cloudy, Unclear

Antonyms: Clear, Distinct, Sharp, Definite

Example: The mountains looked hazy in the morning fog.

Trick: Hazy sounds like haze; jab hawa mein haze ho, everything looks hazy.

14 Jealous (adjective)

Jealous - Feeling unhappy or angry because someone has something that you want, or because you fear losing someone’s love or attention.

Feeling unhappy or angry because someone has something that you want, or because you fear losing someone’s love or attention.

Hindi meaning: ईर्ष्यालु

Synonyms: Envious, Resentful, Possessive, Suspicious

Antonyms: Trusting, Content, Admiring, Unenvious

Example: He felt jealous when his friend won the first prize.

Trick: Jealous sounds like jal; jab kisi ki success dekhkar andar se jalan ho, that feeling is jealous.

15 Sneaky (adjective)

Sneaky - Behaving secretly, often in a dishonest or tricky way.

Behaving secretly, often in a dishonest or tricky way.

Hindi meaning: छिपकर और चालाकी से काम करने वाला

Synonyms: Sly, Cunning, Deceptive, Stealthy

Antonyms: Honest, Open, Frank, Straightforward

Example: The sneaky child hid the broken vase behind the curtain.

Trick: Sneaky sounds like sneak; jo chupke se kaam kare, he is sneaky.

16 Crisp (adjective)

Crisp - Firm, fresh, and easily broken; also clear and brief in speech or writing.

Firm, fresh, and easily broken; also clear and brief in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: कुरकुरा, स्पष्ट और संक्षिप्त

Synonyms: Crunchy, Fresh, Clear, Concise

Antonyms: Soft, Stale, Vague, Wordy

Example: The teacher gave a crisp explanation of the difficult topic.

Trick: Crisp sounds like crunch; jo food crunch kare aur jo answer clear-short ho, both are crisp.

17 Wicked (adjective)

Wicked - Morally bad, evil, or deliberately harmful.

Morally bad, evil, or deliberately harmful.

Hindi meaning: दुष्ट या बुरा

Synonyms: Evil, Sinful, Cruel, Vicious

Antonyms: Good, Virtuous, Kind, Righteous

Example: The wicked ruler punished innocent people without mercy.

Trick: Wicked sounds like weak kid; ek weak kid bhi agar dusron ko harm kare, he can be wicked.

18 Harsh (adjective)

Harsh - Unpleasantly rough, severe, or cruel.

Unpleasantly rough, severe, or cruel.

Hindi meaning: कठोर या निर्दयी

Synonyms: Severe, Rough, Cruel, Stern

Antonyms: Gentle, Kind, Mild, Soft

Example: The teacher used harsh words to scold the careless student.

Trick: Harsh sounds like hard; jo behavior hard aur cruel ho, it is harsh.

19 Loyal (adjective)

Loyal - Faithful and committed to a person, group, country, or cause.

Faithful and committed to a person, group, country, or cause.

Hindi meaning: वफादार या निष्ठावान

Synonyms: Faithful, Devoted, Trustworthy, Steadfast

Antonyms: Disloyal, Unfaithful, Treacherous, Unreliable

Example: The loyal soldier protected his country even in difficult times.

Trick: Loyal sounds like law-al; jo relation ke law ko honestly follow kare, he is loyal.

20 Vast (adjective)

Vast - Extremely large in size, amount, degree, or extent.

Extremely large in size, amount, degree, or extent.

Hindi meaning: विशाल या बहुत बड़ा

Synonyms: Huge, Immense, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Limited, Narrow

Example: The explorer travelled across a vast desert.

Trick: Vast sounds like wide vast; jab area bahut wide ho, it is vast.

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