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1 Unobtrusive (adjective)

जो ध्यान आकर्षित न करे; बिना बाधा पहुँचाए

Unobtrusive meaning

Not noticeable or attracting attention; subtle and not interfering.

Synonyms: Inconspicuous, Subtle, Discreet, Modest

Antonyms: Obtrusive, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Prominent

Example: The security cameras were small and unobtrusive, blending easily into the walls.

2 Ductile (adjective)

तन्य; आसानी से आकार दिया जा सकने वाला

Ductile meaning

Capable of being drawn out into a thin wire; easily shaped or molded.

Synonyms: Malleable, Flexible, Pliable, Adaptable

Antonyms: Brittle, Rigid, Inflexible, Fragile

Example: Copper is a highly ductile metal and is widely used for making wires.

3 Wayward (adjective)

हठी; अनुशासनहीन; मनमौजी

Wayward meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual, stubborn, or disobedient behaviour.

Synonyms: Unruly, Disobedient, Wilful, Capricious

Antonyms: Obedient, Disciplined, Compliant, Well-behaved

Example: The wayward student often ignored instructions and created trouble in class.

4 Visionary (adjective)

दूरदर्शी; भविष्य के बारे में कल्पनाशील और मौलिक विचार रखने वाला

Visionary meaning

Having original and imaginative ideas about the future; able to think ahead with wisdom and creativity.

Synonyms: Farsighted, Imaginative, Innovative, Insightful

Antonyms: Shortsighted, Unimaginative, Conventional, Uncreative

Example: The visionary leader introduced reforms that transformed the education system for future generations.

5 Forerunner (noun)

अग्रदूत; पूर्वगामी

Forerunner meaning

A person or thing that comes before another and indicates or prepares the way for what follows.

Synonyms: Precursor, Harbinger, Pioneer, Predecessor

Antonyms: Successor, Follower, Descendant, Aftercomer

Example: The steam engine was the forerunner of modern industrial machinery.

6 Outgrowth (noun)

परिणामस्वरूप विकसित होने वाली चीज; उपज

Outgrowth meaning

Something that develops or results from another thing; a natural development or consequence.

Synonyms: Result, Consequence, Development, Offshoot

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: This new policy is an outgrowth of years of public discussion and reform efforts.

7 Galling (adjective)

अत्यंत खीझ उत्पन्न करने वाला; अपमानजनक

Galling meaning

Extremely irritating, annoying, or humiliating.

Synonyms: Irritating, Annoying, Exasperating, Humiliating

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting, Satisfying, Delightful

Example: It was galling for him to lose the match after leading the entire game.

8 Enrage (verb)

अत्यधिक क्रोधित करना

Enrage meaning

Make someone extremely angry.

Synonyms: Infuriate, Anger, Provoke, Incense

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Pacify, Appease

Example: The unfair decision of the referee enraged the players and the crowd.

9 Fabulist (noun)

दंतकथा लेखक; काल्पनिक या बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहानियाँ गढ़ने वाला व्यक्ति

Fabulist meaning

A person who composes or tells fables; also, a person who invents or exaggerates stories.

Synonyms: Storyteller, Mythmaker, Inventor, Fabricator

Antonyms: Truth-teller, Realist, Historian, Reporter

Example: The old fabulist entertained the children with animal tales full of moral lessons.

10 Infuriate (verb)

अत्यंत क्रोधित करना

Infuriate meaning

Make someone extremely angry.

Synonyms: Enrage, Incense, Provoke, Exasperate

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Pacify, Appease

Example: The rude comments of the speaker infuriated the audience.

11 Sophisticated (adjective)

परिष्कृत, सुसंस्कृत

Sophisticated meaning

Highly developed, refined, or cultured; having good taste and knowledge of the world.

Synonyms: Refined, Cultured, Polished, Worldly

Antonyms: Crude, Naive, Unsophisticated, Primitive

Example: She gave a sophisticated presentation that impressed everyone in the room.

12 Mandatory (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Mandatory meaning

Required by law, rule, or necessity; compulsory.

Synonyms: Compulsory, Obligatory, Required, Binding

Antonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective

Example: Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all riders on this road.

13 Voluntary (adjective)

स्वैच्छिक, ऐच्छिक

Voluntary meaning

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will; not forced or compulsory.

Synonyms: Willing, Optional, Unforced, Uncoerced

Antonyms: Compulsory, Mandatory, Obligatory, Forced

Example: She did voluntary work at the hospital on weekends.

14 Compatible (adjective)

संगत, अनुकूल

Compatible meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; suitable for each other.

Synonyms: Suitable, Consistent, Harmonious, Congruent

Antonyms: Incompatible, Unsuitable, Conflicting, Incongruous

Example: Their ideas were compatible, so they worked together very well.

15 Perpetual (adjective)

शाश्वत, निरंतर

Perpetual meaning

Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping.

Synonyms: Eternal, Endless, Constant, Unceasing

Antonyms: Temporary, Intermittent, Occasional, Finite

Example: The village suffered from perpetual water shortages during the summer months.

16 Substantial (adjective)

पर्याप्त, महत्त्वपूर्ण, पर्याप्त मात्रा वाला

Substantial meaning

Of considerable importance, size, or value; large in amount.

Synonyms: Considerable, Significant, Sizeable, Extensive

Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Negligible, Minor

Example: The company made a substantial investment in new technology this year.

17 Adequate (adjective)

पर्याप्त, यथेष्ट

Adequate meaning

Enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose; sufficient.

Synonyms: Sufficient, Enough, Competent, Acceptable

Antonyms: Inadequate, Insufficient, Deficient, Unsatisfactory

Example: The room was adequate for a short stay, though it was not very spacious.

18 Arrogant (adjective)

घमंडी, अहंकारी

Arrogant meaning

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; behaving in a proud and unpleasant way.

Synonyms: Haughty, Conceited, Proud, Overbearing

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Meek, Respectful

Example: His arrogant behavior made it difficult for others to work with him.

19 Crucial (adjective)

अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णायक

Crucial meaning

Extremely important or necessary; decisive in determining the result of something.

Synonyms: Critical, Vital, Essential, Pivotal

Antonyms: Trivial, Unimportant, Minor, Inessential

Example: Time management is crucial for success in competitive examinations.

20 Dynamic (adjective)

गतिशील, ऊर्जावान

Dynamic meaning

Full of energy, activity, and progress; constantly changing and developing.

Synonyms: Energetic, Active, Vigorous, Progressive

Antonyms: Static, Inactive, Passive, Stagnant

Example: She is a dynamic leader who always brings new ideas to the team.

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