The Hindu Vocabulary 16 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Demographic

Noun

A particular sector of a population, especially defined by age, income, or education.

(जनसंख्या का एक विशिष्ट वर्ग)

Population, Segment, Sector, Category, Group, Cohort, Classification, Generation, Stratum, Subdivision

Individual, Single, Universe, Whole, Entity, Nonsegment, Mass, Monolith, Totality, Solitary

The brand launched a new social media app specifically targeting the teenage demographic.

Pragmatism

Noun

An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs less by ideas and more by practical success or real-world application.

(व्यवहारवाद)

Practicality, Realism, Common-sense, Utilitarianism, Matter-of-factness, Rationality, Expediency, Logic, Sensibleness

Idealism, Romanticism, Visionariness, Dreaminess, Utopianism, Fantasy, Unpracticality, Theoreticalness, Dogmatism

Her political decisions are driven by hard pragmatism rather than strict adherence to party ideology.

Paranoid

Adjective

Unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful of others.

(अत्यधिक शंकालू)

Suspicious, Distrustful, Mistrustful, Apprehensive, Fearful, Anxious, Neurotic, Insecure, Hypervigilant

Trusting, Confident, Secure, Reassured, Carefree, Unsuspecting, Naive, Believing, Relaxed

After hearing strange sounds at night, he became highly paranoid about his home security.

Devious

Adjective

Showing a skillful use of underhanded, crooked, or dishonest tactics to achieve a goal.

(टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा)

Underhanded, Cunning, Crafty, Wily, Sly, Shrewd, Dishonest, Deceitful, Artful, Scheming

Honest, Direct, Straightforward, Frank, Candid, Sincere, Trustworthy, Open, Fair, Artless

The corporate villain hatched a devious plan to steal his rival's confidential market data.

Conspiracy

Noun

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful, harmful, or morally wrong.

(साज़िश)

Plot, Intrigue, Scheme, Cabal, Machination, Collusion, Complicity, Alliance, Connivance, Counterplot

Loyalty, Fidelity, Honesty, Openness, Transparency, Truth, Allegiance, Support, Cooperation

The police successfully exposed a secret conspiracy to rob the national reserve bank.

Sovereignty

Noun

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state independently; supreme power.

(सर्वोपरि अधिकार)

Independence, Autonomy, Self-government, Freedom, Supremacy, Dominion, Authority, Power, Self-rule, Royalty

Dependence, Subjection, Submission, Subordination, Captivity, Slavery, Bondage, Serfdom, Colonialism, Weakness

The island nation fought hard to regain its total sovereignty from colonial rule.

Profound

Adjective

Having or showing great knowledge, insight, or intense emotional depth.

(गहरा)

Deep, Intense, Severe, Great, Insightful, Intellectual, Wise, Serious, Heavy, Extreme

Superficial, Shallow, Slight, Trivial, Unintelligent, Ignorant, Frivolous, Casual, Mild, Moderate

The philosopher's speech had a profound impact on how the young students viewed life.

Cohesion

Noun

The action or fact of forming a united whole; stickiness or unity among parts.

(सामंजस्य)

Unity, Togetherness, Solidarity, Bonding, Attachment, Adherence, Union, Continuity

Division, Separation, Disunity, Fragment, Detachment, Dissociation, Split, Disorganization, Conflict, Discord

Regular team-building exercises are necessary to improve the social cohesion of a remote workforce.

Deportation

Noun

The action of expelling a foreigner or illegal immigrant from a country.

(देश-निकाला)

Banishment, Exile, Eviction, Extradition, Displacement, Removal, Ouster, Relegation, Expatriation

Admission, Immigration, Inclusion, Absorption, Naturalization, Welcome, Reception, Shelter, Settlement, Adaptation

The unauthorized immigrants faced sudden deportation after failing to renew their work visas.

Contentious

Adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; highly controversial.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Quarrelsome, Combative, Argumentative, Litigious, Factious, Antagonistic

Agreeable, Peaceful, Uncontroversial, Amicable, Harmony, Cooperative, Friendly, Undisputed, Pleasing, Compliant

The allocation of tax funds remains a highly contentious issue among regional politicians.

Sovereign

Noun

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; a nation that is fully independent.

(संप्रभु)

Independent, Autonomous, Autonomous, Supreme, Absolute, Ruler, Monarch, King, Emperor, Majestic

Dependent, Subject, Servant, Subordinate, Colonized, Inferior, Controlled, Vassal, Restricted, Submissive

India is a sovereign democratic republic that manages its foreign affairs without external interference.

Expectancy

Noun

The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen.

(प्रत्याशा)

Anticipation, Expectation, Hope, Prediction, Calculation, Likelihood, Prospect, Eagerness, Wait, Forecast

Despair, Hopelessness, Disbelief, Certainty, Past, Retrospect, Unexpectedness, Doubt, Surprise, Dread

Better medical access has led to a major increase in the average life expectancy of citizens.