1 Daunt (verb)
डराना या भयभीत करना
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.
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1 Daunt (verb)
डराना या भयभीत करना
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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