The Hindu Vocabulary 30 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Frustration

Noun

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

(हताशा)

Vexation, Annoyance, Disappointment, Dissatisfaction, Irritation, Exasperation, Discouragement

Contentment, Satisfaction, Fulfillment, Happiness, Calmness, Success, Achievement

He felt great frustration when his plans failed.

Proactive

Adjective

(Of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just reacting to it after it has happened.

(पहल करने वाला)

Initiative, Anticipatory, Preemptive, Forward-thinking, Energetic, Dynamic, Resourceful, Ambitious, Driven, Assertive

Reactive, Passive, Responsive, Complacent, Apathetic, Indifferent, Sluggish, Idle, Inactive, Unresponsive

The team took a proactive approach to address potential issues.

Durable

Adjective

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting a long time.

(टिकाऊ)

Resilient, Robust, Sturdy, Strong, Lasting, Enduring, Tough, Permanent, Long-lasting, Imperishable

Fragile, Delicate, Weak, Brittle, Perishable, Temporary, Ephemeral, Short-lived, Flimsy, Vulnerable

These shoes are made from durable material and will last for years.

Profess

Verb

To declare openly or affirm.

(दावा करना)

Claim, Assert, Declare, Avow, Admit, Acknowledge, Confess, Reveal, Disclose, Proclaim

Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Repudiate, Retract, Recant, Disown, Conceal, Hide, Suppress

She professed her innocence despite the accusations.

Irreversible

Adjective

(Of an action or decision) impossible to reverse, undo, or change.

(अपरिवर्तनीय)

Permanent, Unalterable, Unchangeable, Fixed, Final, Irremediable, Irrevocable, Lasting, Terminal, Beyond Recall

Reversible, Changeable, Alterable, Temporary, Mutable, Flexible, Variable, Undoable, Remediable, Revocable

The damage to the environment might be irreversible.

Sentiment

Noun

A view or opinion that is based on or prompted by emotion rather than reason; a general feeling or mood.

(मनोभाव)

Feeling, Emotion, Opinion, View, Belief, Attitude, Thought, Impression, Disposition, Tendency

Fact, Reason, Logic, Objectivity, Impartiality, Reality, Truth, Knowledge, Certainty, Indifference

Public sentiment was strongly against the proposed new tax.

Contentious

Adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; involving or likely to cause controversy.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Argumentative, Disputed, Disagreeable, Litigious, Quarrelsome, Contentious, Disputed

Agreeable, Peaceful, Harmonious, Undisputed, Settled, Consensual, Amicable, Cooperative, Non-controversial, Calm

The issue of land reform proved to be highly contentious.

Devastate

Verb

To destroy or ruin something completely; to cause someone to feel shock or great sadness.

(तबाह करना)

Destroy, Ruin, Demolish, Wreck, Ravage, Annihilate, Obliterate, Shatter, Overwhelm, Desolate

Build, Create, Construct, Restore, Repair, Rebuild, Revive, Conserve, Preserve, Cheer

The hurricane completely devastated the coastal town.

Conscience

Noun

A person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour.

(अंतःकरण)

Morality, Ethics, Integrity, Principles, Scruples, Rectitude, Guilt, Remorse, Sense of Right

Immorality, Vice, Wickedness, Depravity, Unscrupulousness, Guiltlessness, Shamelessness, Disregard, Indifference, Callousness

His conscience bothered him after he lied.

Humanitarian

Adjective

Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare; a person who seeks to promote human welfare.

(परोपकारी)

Philanthropic, Benevolent, Altruistic, Compassionate, Charitable, Kind, Merciful, Social, Caring, Benevolent

Inhumane, Cruel, Selfish, Uncaring, Malicious, Oppressive, Callous, Brutal, Unsympathetic, Misanthropic

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

Concrete

Adjective

Existing in a material or physical form; specific rather than abstract; a building material.

(वास्तविक)

Solid, Tangible, Real, Actual, Specific, Definite, Material, Physical, Substantial, Factual

Abstract, Vague, Immaterial, Intangible, Theoretical, Imaginary, Hypothetical, General, Indefinite, Conceptual

We need to see concrete evidence before making a decision.

Belated

Adjective

Coming or happening later than should have been the case.

(विलंबित)

Delayed, Tardy, Late, Overdue, Unpunctual, Deferred, Postponed, Retarded, Behindhand, Sluggish

Punctual, Timely, Early, Prompt, Foresighted, Anticipated, Speedy, Quick, Accelerated, Expedited

He offered a belated apology for his absence.