The Hindu Vocabulary 1 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Equitable

Adjective

Fair and impartial.

(न्यायसंगत)

Fair, Just, Impartial, Unbiased, Balanced, Even-handed, Neutral, Objective, Honest, Reasonable

Unfair, Biased, Partial, Unequal, Unjust, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Favorable, Corrupt, Inequitable

An equitable distribution of resources is essential for peace.

Resonate

Verb

To produce a deep sound or have a strong emotional effect.

(प्रभावित करना)

Echo, Reverberate, Vibrate, Ring, Chime, Reflect, Emanate, Strike, Impact, Affect

Mute, Silence, Dull, Suppress, Quieten, Disconnect, Ignore, Dampen, Flatten, Weaken

His words resonated with the audience deeply.

Scathing

Adjective

Harshly critical or hurtful.

(कठोर)

Harsh, Bitter, Cruel, Severe, Cutting, Sarcastic, Brutal, Fierce, Biting, Caustic

Gentle, Kind, Mild, Forgiving, Complimentary, Soothing, Soft, Praising, Supportive, Loving

The editor wrote a scathing review of the film.

Compliance

Noun

The act of obeying rules or standards.

(अनुपालन)

Obedience, Conformity, Adherence, Submission, Observance, Agreement, Acquiescence, Respect, Consent, Cooperation

Defiance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Resistance, Violation, Denial, Protest, Neglect, Refusal, Contravention

The company ensures full compliance with safety regulations.

Discrepancy

Noun

A difference or inconsistency between things.

(विसंगति)

Difference, Mismatch, Variation, Conflict, Divergence, Deviation, Inconsistency, Error, Dissimilarity, Gap

Consistency, Harmony, Agreement, Similarity, Conformity, Correspondence, Uniformity

There was a discrepancy in the financial report.

Strain

Noun

Pressure or stress.

(दबाव)

Stress, Pressure, Tension, Load, Effort, Struggle, Burden, Worry, Fatigue, Anxiety

Relief, Relaxation, Ease, Comfort, Calmness, Peace, Rest, Serenity, Tranquility, Release

The long hours began to strain their friendship.

Contention

Noun

Disagreement or argument.

(संघर्ष)

Dispute, Argument, Conflict, Debate, Disagreement, Clash, Struggle, Discord, Fight, Opposition

Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Accord, Unity, Concord, Consensus, Settlement, Resolution

The issue remained a point of contention among the members.

Inconsistency

Noun

Lack of harmony or uniformity.

(विरोधाभास)

Discrepancy, Contradiction, Variation, Conflict, Irregularity, Instability, Deviation, Difference, Divergence

Consistency, Uniformity, Agreement, Harmony, Stability, Order, Coherence, Conformity, Reliability, Constancy

There is an inconsistency in his story.

Lackadaisical

Adjective

Showing little enthusiasm or interest.

(उत्साहहीन)

Lazy, Lethargic, Indifferent, Apathetic, Uninterested, Sluggish, Careless, Laid-back, Passive, Unmotivated

Energetic, Enthusiastic, Active, Eager, Passionate, Spirited, Alert, Vigorous, Motivated, Dedicated

His lackadaisical attitude cost him the job.

Attribute

Noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic.

(विशेषता)

Quality, Trait, Characteristic, Feature, Aspect, Property, Element, Sign, Mark, Factor

Fault, Flaw, Defect, Disown, Remove, Deny, Ignore, Separate, Disassociate, Discredit

Patience is an essential attribute of a good teacher.

Indifferent

Adjective

Having no interest or concern.

(उदासीन)

Unconcerned, Apathetic, Uninterested, Neutral, Detached, Aloof, Casual, Nonchalant, Dispassionate

Concerned, Interested, Caring, Passionate, Sensitive, Compassionate, Emotional, Sympathetic, Affectionate

He remained indifferent to the criticism.

Adversely

Adverb

In a harmful or negative way.

(प्रतिकूल रूप से)

Negatively, Harmfully, Unfavorably, Detrimentally, Damagingly, Destructively, Injuriously, Unpleasantly, Hostilely, Oppositely

Positively, Favorably, Beneficially, Advantageously, Helpfully, Constructively, Kindly, Supportively, Well, Profitably

The policy changes will adversely affect small businesses.