🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 09 May 2025
1. Equanimity (Noun)
Meaning (English): Calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.
Meaning (Hindi): समभाव, शांति।
Synonyms: Serenity, tranquility, level-headedness.
Antonyms: Anxiety, agitation, restlessness.
Example: His equanimity under pressure inspired the team.
Related Words: Equanimous (adjective), equanimously (adverb).
2. Perspicacity (Noun)
Meaning (English): Keen insight or understanding; sharpness of mind.
Meaning (Hindi): सूक्ष्मदृष्टि, बुद्धिमत्ता।
Synonyms: Acumen, discernment, shrewdness.
Antonyms: Obtuseness, ignorance, dullness.
Example: Her perspicacity in analyzing cross-border issues was commendable.
Related Words: Perspicacious (adjective), perspicaciously (adverb).
3. Plight (Noun)
Meaning (English): A dangerous or unfortunate situation.
Meaning (Hindi): दुर्दशा, संकट।
Synonyms: Predicament, quandary, hardship.
Antonyms: Prosperity, safety, comfort.
Example: The plight of Pakistani Hindus reflects strained bilateral ties.
Related Words: Plightful (adjective, rare), plighted (adjective).
4. Quandary (Noun)
Meaning (English): A state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do.
Meaning (Hindi): दुविधा, असमंजस।
Synonyms: Dilemma, predicament, conundrum.
Antonyms: Certainty, clarity, resolution.
Example: The hospital’s referral system leaves patients in a quandary.
Related Words: Quandaried (adjective, rare), quandarying (gerund, rare).
5. Sangfroid (Noun)
Meaning (English): Coolness or composure in difficult circumstances.
Meaning (Hindi): धैर्य, शीतलता।
Synonyms: Aplomb, poise, nonchalance.
Antonyms: Panic, hysteria, agitation.
Example: Chahal’s sangfroid during tense overs won him praise.
Related Words: Sangfroidal (adjective, rare), sangfroidly (adverb, rare).
6. Steadfastness (Noun)
Meaning (English): Resolute loyalty or unwavering commitment.
Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता, अटलता।
Synonyms: Constancy, loyalty, resoluteness.
Antonyms: Inconstancy, wavering, fickleness.
Example: His steadfastness to the team’s strategy paid off.
Related Words: Steadfast (adjective), steadfastly (adverb).
7. Conundrum (Noun)
Meaning (English): A confusing or difficult problem or question.
Meaning (Hindi): पहेली, जटिल समस्या।
Synonyms: Puzzle, enigma, quandary.
Antonyms: Solution, clarity, simplicity.
Example: The healthcare crisis in Chittoor remains a conundrum.
Related Words: Conundral (adjective, rare), conundrumic (adjective, rare).
8. Acumen (Noun)
Meaning (English): The ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
Meaning (Hindi): कुशाग्रता, विवेक।
Synonyms: Astuteness, shrewdness, perspicacity.
Antonyms: Ignorance, incompetence, dullness.
Example: Shreyas’ acumen in team selection turned the tide.
Related Words: Acuminous (adjective, rare), acumenal (adjective, rare).
9. Resoluteness (Noun)
Meaning (English): Firm determination to achieve a goal.
Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ संकल्प, निश्चय।
Synonyms: Resolve, determination, tenacity.
Antonyms: Indecision, wavering, hesitation.
Example: Chahal’s resoluteness overcame early setbacks in B’L 2025.
Related Words: Resolute (adjective), resolutely (adverb).
10. Nonchalance (Noun)
Meaning (English): Casual indifference or lack of concern.
Meaning (Hindi): उदासीनता, लापरवाही।
Synonyms: Insouciance, detachment, casualness.
Antonyms: Concern, anxiety, eagerness.
Example: His nonchalance during high-pressure overs surprised opponents.
Related Words: Nonchalant (adjective), nonchalantly (adverb).