The Hindu Vocabulary 1 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Detention

Noun

The action of keeping someone in official custody; a period of time during which someone is held.

(हिरासत)

Custody, Confinement, Imprisonment, Internment, Incarceration, Restraint, Holding, Captivity, Lockup, Seclusion

Release, Freedom, Liberty, Discharge, Liberation, Parole, Acquittal, Delivery

The suspects were taken into detention for questioning.

Legitimacy

Noun

The state of being lawful, valid, or justifiable; conformity to law or rules.

(वैधता)

Validity, Legality, Justification, Rightfulness, Authenticity, Authority, Sanction, Permissibility, Genuineness, Propriety

Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Invalidity, Falseness, Spuriousness, Impropriety, Wrongfulness, Doubtfulness

The opposition questioned the legitimacy of the election results.

Hurl

Verb

To throw an object with great force; to propel violently.

(ज़ोर से फेंकना)

Throw, Fling, Toss, Catapult, Launch, Propel, Send, Pitch, Cast, Discharge

Catch, Receive, Hold, Keep, Retain, Collect, Gather, Stop, Grasp, Steady

The angry crowd began to hurl stones at the police van.

Deterioration

Noun

The process of becoming progressively worse.

(बिगाड़)

Decline, Degradation, Decay, Worsening, Regression, Degeneration, Erosion, Ruin, Collapse, Breakdown

Improvement, Advancement, Progress, Recovery, Enhancement, Restoration, Development, Betterment, Growth, Flourishing

We noticed a rapid deterioration in the patient's condition overnight.

Unrest

Noun

A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation among a group of people, typically involving public protest.

(अशांति)

Turbulence, Turmoil, Agitation, Disorder, Commotion, Discontent, Disturbance, Protest, Rebellion, Sedition

Peace, Calm, Serenity, Tranquility, Order, Harmony, Contentment, Stability, Quiet, Satisfaction

The government is facing widespread unrest over the new tax law.

Indigenous

Adjective

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

(स्वदेशी)

Native, Aboriginal, Local, Original, Endemic, Autochthonous, Inherited, Natural, Primitive, Born

Foreign, Imported, Alien, Exotic, Nonnative, Immigrant, Introduced, External, Migrant, Transplanted

The Amazon rainforest is home to various indigenous tribes.

Alienate

Verb

To cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged; to make someone unfriendly or hostile.

(पराया करना)

Estrange, Isolate, Antagonize, Detach, Distance, Separate, Divide, Turn Away, Disaffect

Unite, Reconcile, Connect, Join, Ally, Befriend, Endear, Attract, Bond, Integrate

His constant criticism began to alienate his friends.

Unravel

Verb

To undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads); to investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or mysterious).

(सुलझाना)

Solve, Resolve, Explain, Disentangle, Untangle, Decipher, Unfold, Explicate, Demystify

Tangle, Knit, Complicate, Obscure, Confuse, Snarl, Entwine, Weave, Braid, Hide

 The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery of the missing documents.

Interlocutors

Noun

A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation; a person who questions.

(वार्ताकार)

Speaker, Conversationalist, Negotiator, Discussant, Talker, Mediator, Communicator, Conferee, Delegate

Listener, Audience, Spectator, Observer, Silence, Recorder, Bystander, Reporter, Withdrawer

The two prime ministers acted as the main interlocutors in the peace talks.

Counterproductive

Adjective

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to defeat the purpose.

(विपरीत परिणाम वाला)

Detrimental, Harmful, Destructive, Unsuccessful, Impotent, Self-defeating, Ineffective, Adverse, Prejudicial, Adverse

Productive, Effective, Beneficial, Helpful, Constructive, Successful, Useful, Advantageous

Arguing with the supervisor proved to be entirely counterproductive.

Brazenly

Adverb

In a bold and shameless way.

(निर्लज्जता से)

Shamelessly, Boldly, Impudently, Audaciously, Flagrantly, Unashamedly, Impertinently, Insolently, Daringly, Rudely

Modestly, Humbly, Shyly, Reservedly, Submissively, Meekly, Timidly, Discreetly, Cautiously, Sheepishly

He brazenly walked past the security guards without showing his pass.

Considerate

Adjective

Careful not to inconvenience or hurt others; thoughtful.

(विचारशील)

Thoughtful, Kind, Attentive, Courteous, Compassionate, Empathetic, Obliging, Discreet, Gracious, Humane

Inconsiderate, Selfish, Thoughtless, Cruel, Unkind, Rude, Oblivious, Disregardful, Callous, Insensitive

It was very considerate of you to send flowers when I was ill.