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1 Ominous (adjective)

अशुभ संकेत देने वाला

Ominous meaning

Giving the worrying impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Synonyms: Threatening, Foreboding, Menacing, Inauspicious

Antonyms: Promising, Auspicious, Cheerful, Encouraging

Example: Dark clouds gathered over the city, creating an ominous silence before the storm.

2 Abject (adjective)

अत्यन्त दयनीय / बेहद नीचा

Abject meaning

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading; completely without pride or dignity.

Synonyms: Wretched, Miserable, Deplorable, Pathetic

Antonyms: Noble, Dignified, Exalted, Honorable

Example: After the failed harvest, the villagers were forced to live in abject poverty.

3 Implore (verb)

गिड़गिड़ाकर विनती करना / मिन्नत करना

Implore meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Synonyms: Beg, Plead, Entreat, Beseech

Antonyms: Demand, Insist, Reject, Refuse

Example: The child implored his mother to stay with him until he fell asleep.

4 Jeopardize (verb)

जोखिम में डालना / खतरे में डालना

Jeopardize meaning

To put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Synonyms: Endanger, Risk, Imperil, Threaten

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Shield

Example: Driving so fast on a crowded road can jeopardize the lives of many people.

5 Exquisite (adjective)

अत्यन्त सुन्दर, नाज़ुक और बारीक

Exquisite meaning

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; giving great pleasure.

Synonyms: Elegant, Delicate, Beautiful, Superb

Antonyms: Crude, Ugly, Rough, Inferior

Example: The museum displayed an exquisite painting that left the visitors speechless.

6 Potent (adjective)

बहुत शक्तिशाली, प्रभावशाली, असरदार

Potent meaning

Having great power, influence, or effect; very strong or effective.

Synonyms: Powerful, Strong, Effective, Forceful

Antonyms: Weak, Ineffective, Powerless, Impotent

Example: This medicine is so potent that it relieved his pain within a few minutes.

7 Inane (adjective)

मूर्खतापूर्ण, बेहूदा, बिना मतलब के

Inane meaning

Very silly, foolish, or lacking sense; stupid and meaningless.

Synonyms: Silly, Foolish, Absurd, Mindless

Antonyms: Sensible, Wise, Meaningful, Intelligent

Example: The teacher was annoyed by the inane comments that had nothing to do with the topic.

8 Ramification (noun)

परिणाम / दुष्परिणाम

Ramification meaning

A consequence or result of an action, especially one that is complex or unwelcome.

Synonyms: Consequence, Outcome, Repercussion, Aftermath

Antonyms: Cause, Source, Origin, Root

Example: He did not think about the legal ramifications of signing the contract without reading it carefully.

9 Remorse (noun)

पश्चाताप / गहरा अफ़सोस

Remorse meaning

A deep and painful feeling of guilt or regret for a wrong one has done.

Synonyms: Regret, Repentance, Guilt, Contrition

Antonyms: Indifference, Shamelessness, Pride, Satisfaction

Example: Filled with remorse, he apologized to his friend for his harsh words.

10 Propensity (noun)

झुकाव / प्रवृत्ति

Propensity meaning

A strong natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way.

Synonyms: Inclination, Tendency, Predisposition, Proclivity

Antonyms: Disinclination, Aversion, Unwillingness, Inability

Example: He has a strong propensity to postpone his work until the very last moment.

11 Haughty (adjective)

घमण्डी, अभिमानी

Haughty meaning

Arrogantly superior and disdainful; having or showing too much pride.

Synonyms: Arrogant, Supercilious, Conceited, Snooty

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Meek, Down-to-earth

Example: Her haughty attitude made it difficult for others to approach her.

12 Loquacious (adjective)

बहुत बातें करने वाला

Loquacious meaning

Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative.

Synonyms: Talkative, Garrulous, Chatty, Voluble

Antonyms: Taciturn, Reticent, Reserved, Silent

Example: The loquacious host kept the audience entertained with endless stories.

13 Circumspect (adjective)

सावधान, सोच-समझकर काम करने वाला

Circumspect meaning

Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; cautious.

Synonyms: Cautious, Wary, Vigilant, Prudent

Antonyms: Reckless, Rash, Careless, Imprudent

Example: A circumspect investor studies the market carefully before making any decision.

14 Empathy (noun)

दूसरों की भावनाओं को महसूस करने की क्षमता

Empathy meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Synonyms: Compassion, Understanding, Sympathy, Sensitivity

Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Callousness, Insensitivity

Example: A good counsellor must have empathy to truly help their patients.

15 Fractious (adjective)

चिड़चिड़ा, झगड़ालू

Fractious meaning

Easily irritated and likely to quarrel; difficult to control; unruly.

Synonyms: Irritable, Peevish, Querulous, Unruly

Antonyms: Calm, Placid, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: The fractious child kept interrupting the lesson and arguing with everyone.

16 Pretentious (adjective)

दिखावटी, आडंबरपूर्ण

Pretentious meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than is actually possessed.

Synonyms: Showy, Ostentatious, Pompous, Affected

Antonyms: Simple, Modest, Unassuming, Genuine

Example: His pretentiousspeech was full of big words but lacked real substance.

17 Boorish (adjective)

असभ्य, बदतमीज़

Boorish meaning

Rough, rude, and bad-mannered in behaviour; insensitive to others’ feelings.

Synonyms: Rude, Crude, Uncouth, Ill-mannered

Antonyms: Polite, Courteous, Refined, Cultured

Example: His boorish remarks at the dinner table embarrassed everyone present.

18 Intuitive (adjective)

बिना ज़्यादा सोचे-समझे तुरंत समझ जाने वाला

Intuitive meaning

Having the ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Synonyms: Instinctive, Inborn, Insightful, Perceptive

Antonyms: Logical, Analytical, Reasoned, Deliberate

Example: Her intuitive decision to change the route saved them from getting stuck in traffic.

19 Incisive (adjective)

तीक्ष्ण, सूझ-बूझ वाला, धारदार

Incisive meaning

Showing clear, sharp, and direct understanding or expression; intelligently analytical.

Synonyms: Sharp, Penetrating, Acute, Keen

Antonyms: Dull, Vague, Weak, Confused

Example: Her incisive analysis of the issue impressed everyone in the meeting.

20 Sedate (adjective)

दवा देकर शांत करना

Sedate meaning

Calm, quiet, and unhurried in manner or character. (गंभीर, शांत, संयमित) (v.) To make someone calm or sleepy with a drug.

Synonyms: Calm, Composed, Tranquil, Placid

Antonyms: Agitated, Excited, Restless, Hyper

Example: The sedate atmosphere of the library helped her to concentrate on her studies.

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