1 Discouraging (adjective)
हतोसात्हि
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
Synonyms: Dishearten, Dispirit, Demoralize, Depress
Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Encouraged, Optimistic
Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.
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1 Discouraging (adjective)
हतोसात्हि
Synonyms: Dishearten, Dispirit, Demoralize, Depress
Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Encouraged, Optimistic
Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.
2 Predicted (verb)
भविष्यवाणी
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.
3 Referring (adjective)
निर्दिष्ट
Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert
Example: I referred to my notes.
4 Desperate (adjective)
निराश
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful
Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.
5 Invaded (verb)
आक्रमण
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
6 Scathing (adjective)
सख़्त
Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating
Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary
Example: He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.
7 Instances (noun)
उदाहरण
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
8 Reluctant (adjective)
अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
9 Deserted (adjective)
सुनसान
Synonyms: Barren, Derelict, Desolate, Empty
Antonyms: Filled, Populated, Inhabited, Pleased
Example: My school French has deserted me in the hour of need.
10 Hurdle (noun)
बाधा
Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier
Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease
Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.
11 Regrettable (adjective)
खेदजनक
Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing
Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good
Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.
12 Stripped (adjective)
अलग करना
Synonyms: Striptease, Peel, Despoil, Disrobe
Antonyms: Cover, Fill, Fix, Give
Example: It scares me, like I'm stripping naked in front of strangers.
13 Abetting (verb)
बढ़ावा
Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved
Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit
Example: She abetted the thief in his getaway.
14 Worsened (verb)
कमी
Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify
Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence
Example: The political situation is steadily worsening.
15 Volatile (adjective)
अस्थिरता
Synonyms: Instability, Unpredictability, Variability, Turbulence
Antonyms: Stability, Consistency, Predictability, Calmness
Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.
16 Impeachment (noun)
निंदा
Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment
Example: He will not be the first official to face impeachment.
17 Imposition (noun)
प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic
Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace
Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.
18 Despite (preposition)
बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
19 Boycotted (verb)
बहिष्कार करना
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.
20 Assumes (verb)
मान लेना
Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate
Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.
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