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6 Lopsided (adjective)

एकतरफ़ा

Lopsided meaning

With one side lower or smaller than the other.

Synonyms: Uneven, Asymmetrical, One-sided, Askew

Antonyms: Even, Balanced, Uniform

Example: He kept them there just a second too long before dropping them to his sides with a lopsided grin.

7 Heft (noun)

दक्षता

Heft meaning

Ability or influence.

Synonyms: Competence, Capacity, Skill

Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude

Example: They lacked the political heft to get the formulation banned.

8 Turnaround (noun)

परिवर्तन

Turnaround meaning

An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation.

Synonyms: Change, Move

Example: The turnaround is the result of an attitude change at the club and not just from the players

9 Hard-nosed (adjective)

सख्त

Hard-nosed meaning

Realistic and determined.

Synonyms: Tough-minded, Pragmatic, Hard-headed

Antonyms: Unrealistic, Relenting

Example: He is a hard-nosed businessman ready for any challenge.

10 Staggered (adjective)

आश्चर्यचकित

Staggered meaning

very shocked or surprised.

Synonyms: Amazed, Astonished, Stunned

Example: - I was staggered at the prices.

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