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1 Dissonant (adjective)

असंगत

Dissonant meaning

Lacking harmony or agreement; harsh or clashing in sound.

Synonyms: Discordant, Harsh, Jarring, Inharmonious

Antonyms: Harmonious, Melodious, Consonant, Agreeable

Example: The dissonant voices in the meeting made it difficult to reach a decision.

2 Austerity (noun)

सादगी

Austerity meaning

Strict simplicity, seriousness, or reduced spending.

Synonyms: Simplicity, Strictness, Severity, Frugality

Antonyms: Luxury, Extravagance, Indulgence, Lavishness

Example: The country adopted austerity measures to control public spending.

3 Apprehension (noun)

आशंका

Apprehension meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad may happen.

Synonyms: Anxiety, Fear, Worry, Uneasiness

Antonyms: Confidence, Calmness, Assurance, Composure

Example: She felt apprehension before the final interview.

4 Dignitary (noun)

उच्च पदाधिकारी

Dignitary meaning

A person who holds a high rank or important position.

Synonyms: Official, VIP, Notable, Statesman

Antonyms: Commoner, Subordinate, Underling, Nobody

Example: Several foreign dignitaries attended the national ceremony.

5 Deferential (adjective)

आदरपूर्ण

Deferential meaning

Showing respect and politeness towards someone.

Synonyms: Respectful, Courteous, Polite, Obedient

Antonyms: Disrespectful, Rude, Insolent, Impudent

Example: The students were deferential towards their teacher.

6 Discourteous (adjective)

अशिष्ट

Discourteous meaning

Rude or lacking good manners.

Synonyms: Rude, Impolite, Uncivil, Ill-mannered

Antonyms: Courteous, Polite, Respectful, Civil

Example: His discourteous reply offended the guests.

7 Fallacy (noun)

भ्रांति

Fallacy meaning

A false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument.

Synonyms: Misconception, Error, Delusion, Falsehood

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Accuracy, Validity

Example: It is a fallacy to think that success comes without effort.

8 Diffidence (noun)

संकोच

Diffidence meaning

Lack of confidence or shyness.

Synonyms: Shyness, Timidity, Hesitation, Insecurity

Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness, Assurance, Self-confidence

Example: His diffidence prevented him from speaking on the stage.

9 Indignation (noun)

रोष

Indignation meaning

Anger caused by something unfair or wrong.

Synonyms: Anger, Outrage, Resentment, Fury

Antonyms: Approval, Calmness, Satisfaction, Delight

Example: The unfair decision caused public indignation.

10 Sanctity (noun)

पवित्रता

Sanctity meaning

The state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure.

Synonyms: Holiness, Sacredness, Purity, Divinity

Antonyms: Impurity, Profanity, Irreverence, Wickedness

Example: The sanctity of the temple must be respected.

11 Absenteeism (noun)

अनुपस्थिति की आदत

Absenteeism meaning

Habitual absence from work, school, or duty without a valid reason.

Synonyms: Nonattendance, Absence, Truancy, Skipping

Antonyms: Attendance, Presence, Participation, Punctuality

Example: Excessive absenteeism affected the overall productivity of the office.

12 Acclivity (noun)

चढ़ाई

Acclivity meaning

An upward slope or rising ground.

Synonyms: Ascent, Incline, Rise, Upslope

Antonyms: Declivity, Descent, Downslope, Decline

Example: The hikers moved slowly up the steep acclivity.

13 Arbitrariness (noun)

मनमानी

Arbitrariness meaning

The quality of being based on personal choice or chance rather than reason or rules.

Synonyms: Randomness, Capriciousness, Whimsicality, Unpredictability

Antonyms: Fairness, Rationality, Consistency, Objectivity

Example: The arbitrariness of the decision made the students angry.

14 Defensible (adjective)

बचाव योग्य

Defensible meaning

Capable of being justified, supported, or protected.

Synonyms: Justifiable, Reasonable, Tenable, Supportable

Antonyms: Indefensible, Unjustifiable, Unreasonable, Untenable

Example: His argument was strong and defensible in the debate.

15 Despondency (noun)

निराशा

Despondency meaning

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Synonyms: Despair, Hopelessness, Dejection, Gloom

Antonyms: Hopefulness, Optimism, Cheerfulness, Confidence

Example: After repeated failures, he fell into deep despondency.

16 Dexterity (noun)

कुशलता

Dexterity meaning

Skill and quickness in using the hands or mind.

Synonyms: Skill, Adroitness, Deftness, Proficiency

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Awkwardness, Incompetence

Example: The magician performed the trick with great dexterity.

17 Inauspicious (adjective)

अशुभ

Inauspicious meaning

Not showing signs of future success; unlucky or unfavorable.

Synonyms: Unfavorable, Unlucky, Ominous, Unpropitious

Antonyms: Auspicious, Favorable, Lucky, Propitious

Example: The dark clouds seemed an inauspicious sign before the journey.

18 Jeopardy (noun)

संकट

Jeopardy meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Synonyms: Danger, Risk, Peril, Hazard

Antonyms: Safety, Security, Protection, Shelter

Example: His careless actions put the whole project in jeopardy.

19 Redemptive (adjective)

मुक्तिदायक

Redemptive meaning

Having the power to save someone from evil, error, or suffering.

Synonyms: Saving, Restorative, Reformative, Salvific

Antonyms: Destructive, Damning, Harmful, Corrupting

Example: The story shows the redemptive power of forgiveness.

20 Unceremonious (adjective)

अशिष्ट

Unceremonious meaning

Done suddenly or rudely without politeness or formal respect.

Synonyms: Abrupt, Rude, Blunt, Informal

Antonyms: Ceremonious, Polite, Formal, Respectful

Example: He made an unceremonious exit from the meeting.

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