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1 Deceptive (adjective)

भ्रामक / छलपूर्ण

Deceptive meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

Synonyms: Misleading, Fraudulent, Dishonest, Delusive

Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Genuine, Frank

Example: The advertisement was deceptive and made false promises to the customers.

2 Combative (adjective)

झगड़ालू / लड़ाकू

Combative meaning

Ready or eager to fight or argue.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Belligerent, Quarrelsome, Hostile

Antonyms: Peaceful, Gentle, Friendly, Calm

Example: He became combative during the debate and argued with everyone.

3 Humdrum (adjective)

नीरस / एकरस

Humdrum meaning

Dull, ordinary, and lacking excitement or variety.

Synonyms: Monotonous, Dull, Boring, Tedious

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Lively, Stimulating

Example: His daily routine had become so humdrum that he wanted a change in life.

4 Underhanded (adjective)

कपटी / गुप्त रूप से बेईमान

Underhanded meaning

Acting in a secret, dishonest, or unfair way.

Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Sneaky, Secretive

Antonyms: Honest, Straightforward, Open, Fair

Example: He used an underhanded method to win the competition.

5 Patrician (adjective)

कुलीन / अभिजात वर्ग का

Patrician meaning

Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy; noble and high-class.

Synonyms: Aristocratic, Noble, Elite, Upper-class

Antonyms: Plebeian, Common, Ordinary, Lowborn

Example: Her patrician manners and refined speech showed her aristocratic background.

6 Compassionate (adjective)

दयालु / सहानुभूतिपूर्ण

Compassionate meaning

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering or in need.

Synonyms: Kind, Merciful, Sympathetic, Caring

Antonyms: Cruel, Heartless, Unkind, Unsympathetic

Example: The compassionate doctor treated every patient with great care and understanding.

7 Traitorous (adjective)

देशद्रोही / विश्वासघाती

Traitorous meaning

Guilty of betraying one’s country, group, or trust; treacherous.

Synonyms: Treacherous, Disloyal, Betraying, Faithless

Antonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Devoted, Trustworthy

Example: His traitorous actions harmed the entire team and destroyed their trust in him.

8 Flawless (adjective)

निर्दोष / त्रुटिरहित

Flawless meaning

Without any mistakes, defects, or faults; perfect.

Synonyms: Perfect, Impeccable, Faultless, Spotless

Antonyms: Flawed, Imperfect, Defective, Faulty

Example: She gave a flawless performance in the final round of the competition.

9 Merciless (adjective)

निर्दयी / दयाहीन

Merciless meaning

Showing no mercy; cruel and without compassion.

Synonyms: Cruel, Ruthless, Pitiless, Heartless

Antonyms: Merciful, Compassionate, Kind, Sympathetic

Example: The merciless ruler punished even small mistakes very harshly.

10 Fiendish (adjective)

क्रूर / दुष्ट / पाशविक

Fiendish meaning

Extremely cruel, wicked, or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Devilish, Wicked, Vicious, Cruel

Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benevolent

Example: The villain made a fiendish plan to trouble everyone in the village.

11 Indestructible (adjective)

अविनाशी / अटूट

Indestructible meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Synonyms: Unbreakable, Durable, Imperishable, Invulnerable

Antonyms: Breakable, Fragile, Destructible, Perishable

Example: The material used in the bridge was so strong that it seemed almost indestructible.

12 Confidential (adjective)

गोपनीय

Confidential meaning

Intended to be kept secret or private.

Synonyms: Secret, Private, Classified, Restricted

Antonyms: Public, Open, Known, Unrestricted

Example: The manager asked everyone not to share the confidential report with outsiders.

13 Injurious (adjective)

हानिकारक

Injurious meaning

Causing harm, damage, or injury.

Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Detrimental, Hurtful

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Harmless, Protective

Example: Smoking is injurious to health and can cause serious diseases.

14 Advantageous (adjective)

लाभदायक / अनुकूल

Advantageous meaning

Creating favorable circumstances or giving a benefit.

Synonyms: Beneficial, Favorable, Profitable, Useful

Antonyms: Harmful, Unfavorable, Disadvantageous, Detrimental

Example: Learning computer skills at an early age is highly advantageous for future career growth.

15 Unparalleled (adjective)

अतुलनीय / बेजोड़

Unparalleled meaning

Having no equal; better or greater than anything else of the same kind.

Synonyms: Incomparable, Matchless, Unequaled, Exceptional

Antonyms: Comparable, Equal, Ordinary, Mediocre

Example: Her dedication to her work was unparalleled and inspired everyone around her.

16 Devastating (adjective)

विनाशकारी / तबाह कर देने वाला

Devastating meaning

Causing great destruction, damage, or shock.

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Catastrophic, Shattering

Antonyms: Helpful, Beneficial, Constructive, Healing

Example: The cyclone had a devastating effect on the coastal villages.

17 Uncompromising (adjective)

अड़ियल / अटल / समझौता न करने वाला

Uncompromising meaning

Not willing to change, reduce, or give up your opinions or demands; very firm and strict.

Synonyms: Inflexible, Firm, Rigid, Adamant

Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Yielding, Accommodating

Example: The principal was uncompromising when it came to discipline in the school.

18 Irreversible (adjective)

अपरिवर्तनीय / जिसे वापस न बदला जा सके

Irreversible meaning

Not able to be changed, reversed, or brought back to the original state.

Synonyms: Permanent, Unchangeable, Final, Irrevocable

Antonyms: Reversible, Changeable, Temporary, Adjustable

Example: The damage caused to the environment by the chemical spill was irreversible.

19 Instrumental (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण / सहायक

Instrumental meaning

Important or helpful in making something happen.

Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Helpful, Important

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Insignificant, Useless, Irrelevant

Example: Her guidance was instrumental in helping the team complete the project on time.

20 Interchangeable (adjective)

परस्पर विनिमेय / एक-दूसरे के स्थान पर प्रयोज्य

Interchangeable meaning

Able to be exchanged or used in place of each other without making any important difference.

Synonyms: Replaceable, Exchangeable, Equivalent, Substitutable

Antonyms: Fixed, Unique, Distinct, Incompatible

Example: In this machine, the two parts are interchangeable and can be used in either position.

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