The Hindu Vocabulary 20 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

(आत्मनिरीक्षण)

Self-reflection, Contemplation, Self-analysis, Meditation, Soul-searching, Self-examination, Thoughtfulness, Pondering, Rumination, Self-scrutiny

Action, Extroversion, Thoughtlessness, Ignorance, Externalization, Blindness, Thoughtlessness, Avoidance, Neglect, Superficiality

Periods of solitude are often necessary for deep introspection.

Disastrous

Adjective

Causing great damage; extremely unsuccessful.

(विनाशकारी)

Catastrophic, Calamitous, Ruinous, Terrible, Tragic, Dreadful, Devastating, Fateful, Unsuccessful, Harmful

Successful, Fortunate, Happy, Beneficial, Excellent, Prosperous, Favorable, Constructive, Good, Triumphant

The unexpected rain turned the outdoor event into a disastrous washout.

Collusion

Noun

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

(मिलीभगत)

Conspiracy, Connivance, Plot, Intrigue, Deception, Co-operation, Scheme, Fraud, Trickery

Honesty, Separation, Opposition, Disagreement, Independence, Openness, Individuality, Disclosure, Resistance

The two companies were investigated for illegal collusion to fix prices.

Prevail

Verb

To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to be victorious; to be widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

(प्रबल होना)

Triumph, Win, Conquer, Dominate, Succeed, Overcome, Rule, Command, Endure, Reign

Fail, Lose, Surrender, Yield, Subside, Deteriorate, Collapse, Retreat, Give Up, Abandon

Justice must prevail in a free and democratic society.

Incredible

Adjective

Impossible to believe; extraordinary.

(अविश्वसनीय)

Unbelievable, Amazing, Extraordinary, Wonderful, Marvelous, Stupendous, Fabulous, Remarkable, Astonishing

Credible, Believable, Ordinary, Plausible, Common, Normal, Poor, Unimpressive, Likely, Feasible

What an incredible art work!

Recalibrate

Verb

To adjust or restore (a mechanism or procedure) to a correct state; to re-evaluate one's strategy or priorities.

(फिर से समायोजित करना)

Adjust, Reset, Rethink, Reassess, Reorient, Fine-tune, Correct, Reorganize, Standardize, Re-examine

Ignore, Maintain, Stabilize, Fix, Preserve, Continue, Damage, Neglect, Disregard, Worsen

After the market crash, the company had to recalibrate its investment strategy.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Merger, Bloc, Federation, Association, Partnership, League, Combine, Amalgamation

Separation, Disunion, Disconnect, Division, Breakup, Conflict, Opposition, Dissolution, Isolation, Hostility

The parties formed a fragile coalition government.

Partisan

Adjective

A strong, often uncritical, supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.

(पक्षपाती)

Biased, Prejudiced, One-sided, Supporter, Follower, Fanatic, Factional, Devotee, Advocate, Sectarian

Neutral, Impartial, Objective, Fair, Unbiased, Independent, Detached, Disinterested, General, Opponent

The media coverage was criticized for being overtly partisan.

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken or damaged; (of a state) easily destroyed or upset.

(नाज़ुक)

Delicate, Breakable, Brittle, Frail, Weak, Tenuous, Vulnerable, Tender, Infirm, Sensitive

Strong, Durable, Resilient, Tough, Robust, Solid, Sturdy, Hardy, Stable, Firm

Handle the ceramic sculpture carefully; it is very fragile.

Polarisation

Noun

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

(ध्रुवीकरण)

Division, Separation, Schism, Segregation, Cleavage, Differentiation, Conflict, Contrast, Opposition, Divergence

Unification, Agreement, Harmony, Unity, Cohesion, Consensus, Union, Integration, Merging

The political debate has led to extreme polarisation within the electorate.

Sentiment

Noun

A view or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion; a refined and tender emotion.

(भावना, मनोभाव, मत, राय)

Feeling, Opinion, View, Attitude, Emotion, Belief, Vibe, Conviction, Thought, Judgment

Fact, Logic, Reason, Objectivity, Calculation, Reality, Truth, Indifference, Insensitivity, Apathy

Public sentiment shifted rapidly following the release of the documentary.

Dispossess

Verb

To deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions.

(बेदखल करना, वंचित करना)

Deprive, Oust, Evict, Strip, Seize, Confiscate, Foreclose, Remove, Reclaim, Expropriate

Restore, Return, Give, Grant, Provide, Compensate, Reinstate, Return, Yield, Own

The bank threatened to dispossess the family after they failed to make their mortgage payments.