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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Daunt (verb)

डराना या भयभीत करना

Daunt meaning

Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Synonyms: Intimidate, Deter, Discourage, Frighten

Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Inspire, Uplift

Example: The difficulty of the task did not daunt the young engineer.

2 Feckless (adjective)

अयोग्य या गैर-जिम्मेदार

Feckless meaning

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Synonyms: Ineffective, Inefficient, Incompetent, Irresponsible

Antonyms: Competent, Effective, Responsible, Capable

Example: His feckless attitude towards work led to his dismissal from the company.

3 Lethargic (adjective)

सुस्त या आलसी

Lethargic meaning

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Synonyms: Sluggish, Lazy, Inactive, Drowsy

Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Alert, Vigorous

Example: After the long meeting, everyone felt too lethargic to continue working.

4 Paltry (adjective)

तुच्छ या नगण्य

Paltry meaning

(Of an amount) very small or meager; worthless or insignificant.

Synonyms: Trivial, Meager, Insignificant, Worthless

Antonyms: Significant, Important, Valuable, Considerable

Example: He was disappointed with the paltry sum he received for his hard work.

5 Absolve (verb)

दोषमुक्त या निर्दोष घोषित करना

Absolve meaning

Set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Synonyms: Exonerate, Acquit, Pardon, Forgive

Antonyms: Blame, Accuse, Condemn, Charge

Example: The court absolved him of all the charges after finding no evidence against him.

6 Insidious (adjective)

धीरे-धीरे नुकसान पहुँचाने वाला या कपटी

Insidious meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Synonyms: Deceptive, Treacherous, Cunning, Sly

Antonyms: Honest, Sincere, Frank, Open

Example: The insidious spread of the disease went unnoticed until it was too late.

7 Multifarious (adjective)

अनेक प्रकार का या विविध

Multifarious meaning

Having many varied parts or aspects.

Synonyms: Diverse, Varied, Manifold, Multiple

Antonyms: Uniform, Homogeneous, Similar, Identical

Example: India is known for its multifarious cultures, traditions, and languages.

8 Intransigent (adjective)

अड़ियल या हठी

Intransigent meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Synonyms: Stubborn, Uncompromising, Adamant, Obstinate

Antonyms: Flexible, Compliant, Yielding, Agreeable

Example: Despite several discussions, he remained intransigent on his opinion about the policy.

9 Avarice (noun)

लोभ या लालच

Avarice meaning

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Synonyms: Greed, Covetousness, Materialism, Rapacity

Antonyms: Generosity, Selflessness, Contentment, Charity

Example: His downfall was caused by his avarice for money and power.

10 Renege (verb)

वादाखिलाफी करना या मुकर जाना

Renege meaning

Go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment.

Synonyms: Revoke, Default, Withdraw, Backtrack

Antonyms: Fulfill, Honor, Uphold, Commit

Example: The company reneged on its promise to provide bonuses to its employees.

11 Forlorn (adjective)

निराश, उदास या अकेला

Forlorn meaning

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

Synonyms: Desolate, Dejected, Miserable, Woeful

Antonyms: Cheerful, Hopeful, Joyful, Comforted

Example: The forlorn puppy sat by the roadside, waiting for someone to take it home.

12 Mirth (noun)

हर्ष, उल्लास, हँसी-खुशी

Mirth meaning

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

Synonyms: Glee, Merriment, Cheerfulness, Joviality

Antonyms: Sadness, Gloom, Sorrow, Melancholy

Example: The comedian’s jokes filled the entire hall with mirth and laughter.

13 Wily (adjective)

चालाक, धूर्त

Wily meaning

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

Synonyms: Cunning, Crafty, Sly, Shrewd

Antonyms: Honest, Naive, Frank, Simple

Example: The wilyfox tricked the hunter and escaped into the forest.

14 Pique (verb)

खीज, चिढ़, अपमान से उत्पन्न रोष

Pique meaning

To feel irritated or resentful; a feeling of annoyance or anger due to wounded pride.

Synonyms: Irritate, Provoke, Annoy, Offend

Antonyms: Please, Delight, Soothe, Appease

Example: His rude remark piqued her pride, and she refused to talk to him afterward.

15 Staid (adjective)

गंभीर, शांत, परंपरागत

Staid meaning

Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Synonyms: Serious, Solemn, Dignified, Sedate

Antonyms: Excitable, Frivolous, Flighty, Wild

Example: He gave a staid performance, avoiding any bold or experimental moves on stage.

16 Lugubrious (adjective)

शोकाकुल, उदास, दुःखी

Lugubrious meaning

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Synonyms: Mournful, Gloomy, Melancholy, Woeful

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Gleeful

Example: His lugubrious expression made everyone around him feel uneasy.

17 Obtuse (adjective)

मूर्ख, समझ में धीमा, कुंठित

Obtuse meaning

Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.

Synonyms: Dull, Stupid, Slow, Imperceptive

Antonyms: Sharp, Intelligent, Quick, Astute

Example: She was too obtuse to realize that her friend was making fun of her.

18 Restive (adjective)

बेचैन, अधीर, अशांत

Restive meaning

Unable to stay still or silent, especially due to impatience or boredom.

Synonyms: Impatient, Uneasy, Agitated, Restless

Antonyms: Calm, Relaxed, Tranquil, Composed

Example: The students grew restive as the long lecture continued without a break.

19 Impetuous (adjective)

आवेगपूर्ण, जल्दबाज, उतावला

Impetuous meaning

Acting or done quickly without thought or care.

Synonyms: Rash, Hasty, Impulsive, Reckless

Antonyms: Cautious, Thoughtful, Considerate, Deliberate

Example: His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling financially.

20 Noisome (adjective)

दुर्गंधयुक्त, अप्रिय, हानिकारक

Noisome meaning

Having an extremely unpleasant smell; harmful or offensive.

Synonyms: Foul, Noxious, Malodorous, Putrid

Antonyms: Fragrant, Pleasant, Perfumed, Wholesome

Example: The noisome smell from the garbage dump made it impossible to stay nearby.

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