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1 Chagrin (noun)

झेंप

Chagrin meaning

Feeling of distress or embarrassment because of failure or disappointment.

Synonyms: Embarrassment, Disappointment, Dismay, Mortification

Antonyms: Delight, Satisfaction, Pride, Pleasure

Example: To his chagrin, he forgot his speech lines on stage.

2 Factitious (adjective)

कृत्रिम

Factitious meaning

Artificial; created or developed to appear real rather than natural.

Synonyms: Artificial, Fabricated, Contrived, Manufactured

Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Real, Authentic

Example: The report was based on factitious data that had been made up.

3 Maladroit (adjective)

अनाड़ी

Maladroit meaning

Clumsy or awkward; not skillful in handling situations or tasks.

Synonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskillful

Antonyms: Adroit, Skillful, Dexterous, Competent

Example: His maladroit attempt to fix the laptop made the problem worse.

4 Unflinching (adjective)

अडिग

Unflinching meaning

Not showing fear or hesitation; firm and determined.

Synonyms: Resolute, Steadfast, Undaunted, Firm

Antonyms: Hesitant, Fearful, Timid, Wavering

Example: She gave an unflinching response to the criticism.

5 Filament (noun)

तंतु

Filament meaning

A thin thread or strand, especially in a light bulb or in living organisms.

Synonyms: Thread, Strand, Fiber, Wire

Antonyms: Block, Mass, Chunk, Bulk

Example: The bulb stopped working because its filament was broken.

6 Peroration (noun)

समापन भाषण

Peroration meaning

The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire or persuade.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Finale, Summation, Closing

Antonyms: Introduction, Beginning, Opening, Preface

Example: His peroration stirred the audience to action.

7 Pestilential (adjective)

महामारीजन्य

Pestilential meaning

Causing disease; harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Synonyms: Noxious, Poisonous, Virulent, Unhealthy

Antonyms: Healthful, Wholesome, Beneficial, Safe

Example: The pestilential air near the dump made people sick.

8 Sordid (adjective)

घृणित

Sordid meaning

Morally dirty or dishonest; involving unpleasant and shameful details.

Synonyms: Filthy, Dishonorable, Squalid, Vile

Antonyms: Noble, Honorable, Virtuous, Upright

Example: The investigation revealed the sordid truth behind the scam.

9 Sinewy (adjective)

कसावदार और मांसल

Sinewy meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Synonyms: Muscular, Lean, Wiry, Strong

Antonyms: Flabby, Weak, Soft, Pudgy

Example: The sinewy athlete climbed the steep hill with ease.

10 Comport (verb)

आचरण करना

Comport meaning

Behave or conduct oneself in a particular way, especially in a proper or dignified manner.

Synonyms: Behave, Conduct, Act, Carry oneself

Antonyms: Misbehave, Misconduct, Disobey, Clash

Example: He comported himself with calm dignity during the meeting.

11 Affront (noun/verb)

अपमान

Affront meaning

An action or remark that causes offence or insults someone.

Synonyms: Insult, Offense, Slur, Indignity

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Respect, Honor

Example: She took his rude comment as an affront to her dignity.

12 Bereavement (noun)

शोक

Bereavement meaning

The state of being deprived of a loved one through death.

Synonyms: Grief, Mourning, Sorrow, Loss

Antonyms: Joy, Happiness, Celebration, Delight

Example: The family received support from friends during their bereavement.

13 Banishment (noun)

निर्वासन

Banishment meaning

The act of officially forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country.

Synonyms: Exile, Expulsion, Deportation, Ouster

Antonyms: Return, Admission, Welcome, Acceptance

Example: The leader faced banishment for violating the kingdom’s laws.

14 Malcontent (noun/adjective)

असंतुष्ट व्यक्ति

Malcontent meaning

A person who is dissatisfied and complains a lot; dissatisfied.

Synonyms: Dissenter, Complainer, Grumbler, Rebel

Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Pleased, Cheerful

Example: The malcontent criticized every decision made by the management.

15 Heresy (noun)

विधर्म

Heresy meaning

A belief or opinion that goes against the accepted beliefs of a religion or established system.

Synonyms: Unorthodoxy, Blasphemy, Dissent, Apostasy

Antonyms: Orthodoxy, Conformity, Faith, Acceptance

Example: In the past, he was punished for heresy because his ideas challenged the church’s teachings.

16 Hinterland (noun)

पिछड़ा क्षेत्र

Hinterland meaning

The remote areas away from the coast or the main cities; the interior region.

Synonyms: Backcountry, Interior, Outback, Countryside

Antonyms: City, Metropolis, Coastline, Urban area

Example: The port depends on goods transported from the hinterland.

17 Causality (noun)

कारण-कार्य संबंध

Causality meaning

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event leads to another.

Synonyms: Cause-and-effect, Causation, Determinism, Consequence

Antonyms: Chance, Randomness, Unrelatedness, Coincidence

Example: Scientists examined the causality between smoking and lung disease.

18 Indulgence (noun)

भोग-विलास

Indulgence meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something, especially too much; a thing enjoyed.

Synonyms: Self-gratification, Luxury, Leniency, Pampering

Antonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Austerity, Strictness

Example: Buying dessert every day became a small indulgence for him.

19 Skittish (adjective)

चंचल

Skittish meaning

Nervous, easily frightened, or easily upset.

Synonyms: Jittery, Nervous, Timid, Restless

Antonyms: Calm, Steady, Confident, Composed

Example: The skittish horse moved back when it heard a sudden noise.

20 Amenity (noun)

सुविधा

Amenity meaning

A useful or pleasant feature or service that makes a place more comfortable.

Synonyms: Facility, Convenience, Service, Comfort

Antonyms: Hardship, Inconvenience, Discomfort, Deprivation

Example: The hotel offers modern amenities like Wi-Fi and a gym.

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