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1 Unbridled (adjective)

अनियंत्रित

Unbridled meaning

Unrestrained; uncontrolled; free from any limits.

Synonyms: Unrestrained, Uncontrolled, Wild, Excessive

Antonyms: Controlled, Restrained, Limited, Regulated

Example: His unbridled enthusiasm helped him achieve great success.

2 Outstrip (verb)

पीछे छोड़ देना

Outstrip meaning

Surpass or exceed someone or something.

Synonyms: Surpass, Exceed, Overtake, Outdo

Antonyms: Follow, Trail, Lag, Fall behind

Example: She managed to outstrip all her competitors in the final round.

3 Disproportionate (adjective)

असंगत अनुपात वाला

Disproportionate meaning

Too large or too small in comparison with something else; not in proper proportion.

Synonyms: Unequal, Imbalanced, Excessive, Inconsistent

Antonyms: Proportionate, Balanced, Equal, Moderate

Example: The punishment given to him was disproportionate to the mistake he made.

4 Overbearing (adjective)

हावी रहने वाला

Overbearing meaning

Domineering and excessively forceful; too confident and too demanding.

Synonyms: Domineering, Arrogant, Bossy, Oppressive

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Gentle, Respectful

Example: His overbearing attitude made it difficult for others to express their opinions.

5 Countervailing (adjective)

प्रतिरोधी

Countervailing meaning

Acting against something with equal force or effect; opposing and balancing something.

Synonyms: Opposing, Counteracting, Balancing, Neutralizing

Antonyms: Supporting, Aiding, Helping, Assisting

Example: The government introduced countervailing measures to reduce the impact of rising imports.

6 Triumvirate (noun)

त्रिमूर्ति

Triumvirate meaning

A group or association of three powerful people holding authority together.

Synonyms: Trio, Triad, Threesome, Triplet

Antonyms: Individual, Single, One, Lone person

Example: The company was controlled by a triumvirate of senior executives.

7 Disjointed (adjective)

असंबद्ध

Disjointed meaning

Lacking connection or coherence; not fitting together properly.

Synonyms: Incoherent, Unconnected, Fragmented, Disconnected

Antonyms: Connected, Coherent, Unified, Organized

Example: His speech was so disjointed that no one could understand his main point.

8 Asymmetrical (adjective)

असममित

Asymmetrical meaning

Having parts that are not equal or identical on both sides; lacking symmetry.

Synonyms: Uneven, Irregular, Unbalanced, Lopsided

Antonyms: Symmetrical, Balanced, Even, Uniform

Example: The artist created an asymmetrical design that still looked attractive and modern.

9 Intelligentsia (noun)

बुद्धिजीवी वर्ग

Intelligentsia meaning

A group of highly educated and intellectual people in a society.

Synonyms: Intellectuals, Thinkers, Scholars, Literati

Antonyms: Ignorant masses, Illiterates, Uneducated people, Nonintellectuals

Example: The intelligentsia of the country played an important role in shaping public opinion.

10 Proletariat (noun)

सर्वहारा वर्ग

Proletariat meaning

The working class, especially those who earn wages by doing manual or industrial work.

Synonyms: Working class, Laborers, Wage earners, Workers

Antonyms: Aristocracy, Elite, Capitalists, Bourgeoisie

Example: The proletariat demanded better wages and improved working conditions.

11 Expound (verb)

विस्तार से समझाना

Expound meaning

Explain in detail; present and discuss a theory or idea systematically.

Synonyms: Elaborate, Explain, Clarify, Elucidate

Antonyms: Confuse, Conceal, Obscure, Muddle

Example: The teacher expounded the concept so clearly that every student understood it well.

12 Incarnate (adjective/verb)

मानव रूप में साकार / साकार रूप देना

Incarnate meaning

Embodied in human form; represented in a living form. / To embody or represent in a concrete form.

Synonyms: Embody, Personify, Manifest, Materialize

Antonyms: Disembody, Conceal, Hide, Suppress

Example: She was kindness incarnate, always helping everyone around her.

13 Jocose (adjective)

हास्यपूर्ण

Jocose meaning

Fond of joking; humorous or playful.

Synonyms: Humorous, Playful, Witty, Jesting

Antonyms: Serious, Solemn, Grave, Sober

Example: His jocose remarks made the whole class laugh during the lecture.

14 Divest (verb)

वंचित करना / अलग कर देना

Divest meaning

Deprive or rid oneself of something such as rights, property, or authority.

Synonyms: Deprive, Strip, Rid, Dispossess

Antonyms: Invest, Endow, Grant, Clothe

Example: The company decided to divest its non-core assets to focus on its main business.

15 Hamstring (verb)

अक्षम बना देना / बाधित कर देना

Hamstring meaning

Severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of someone or something.

Synonyms: Cripple, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Strengthen, Facilitate

Example: Lack of funds can hamstring the progress of any ambitious project.

16 Libertine (noun/adjective)

चरित्रहीन व्यक्ति / स्वच्छंदाचारी

Libertine meaning

A person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters; morally unrestrained.

Synonyms: Debauchee, Rake, Hedonist, Profligate

Antonyms: Moralist, Saint, Virtuous person, Puritan

Example: The novel portrayed him as a rich libertine who cared little for social values.

17 Unnerve (verb)

घबरा देना / हिम्मत तोड़ देना

Unnerve meaning

Cause someone to lose courage, confidence, or composure.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Upset, Agitate

Antonyms: Calm, Encourage, Steady, Reassure

Example: The sudden noise behind him seemed to unnerve him for a moment.

18 Forebear (noun)

पूर्वज

Forebear meaning

An ancestor; a person from whom one is descended.

Synonyms: Ancestor, Predecessor, Progenitor, Forefather

Antonyms: Descendant, Successor, Heir, Offspring

Example: He felt proud of his forebears who had served the nation with courage.

19 Rankle (verb)

कचोटना / खटकना

Rankle meaning

Cause persistent irritation or resentment.

Synonyms: Irritate, Aggravate, Annoy, Gall

Antonyms: Please, Soothe, Comfort, Calm

Example: His unfair remarks continued to rankle in her mind for many years.

20 Preternatural (adjective)

असामान्य / प्रकृति से परे

Preternatural meaning

Beyond what is normal or natural; seeming supernatural.

Synonyms: Supernatural, Uncanny, Extraordinary, Abnormal

Antonyms: Natural, Normal, Ordinary, Common

Example: She had a preternatural ability to sense danger before anyone else noticed it.

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