abash
To make someone feel awkward, embarrassed or ashamed.
शर्मिंदा करना; किसी को असहज और लज्जित कर देना
“The blunt question abashed him into silence.”
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Emotion & mood vocabulary
Words for emotion & mood, each with its meaning in English and Hindi, how to say it, a sentence that shows it in use, and what to say instead or the opposite.
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adversity
Serious hardship or a long run of misfortune.
विपत्ति; कठिनाइयों और दुर्भाग्य का लंबा दौर
“He kept his humour through real adversity.”
allure
The power to attract or tempt someone strongly.
मोहिनी शक्ति; लुभाने और आकर्षित करने का सामर्थ्य
“The allure of the coast drew them back.”
bewitching
So charming that it seems to cast a spell.
मोहक; जादू-सा मोह लेने वाला
“She gave a bewitching performance.”
bleak
Cheerless and offering little hope or comfort.
निराशाजनक; ठंडा, उजाड़ और आशाहीन
“The outlook for the quarter is bleak.”
boisterous
Noisy, energetic and hard to restrain.
उधमी; शोरगुल भरा और उच्छृंखल
“A boisterous crowd filled the hall.”
calamity
An event causing great damage or distress.
विपदा; भारी क्षति पहुँचाने वाली घटना
“The outage was a calamity for the launch.”
calm
Free from agitation, noise or disturbance.
शांत; क्षोभ और हलचल से मुक्त
“She stayed calm through the escalation.”
captivate
To hold someone's attention through charm or interest.
मोह लेना; ध्यान पूरी तरह बाँध लेना
“The demo captivated the whole room.”
comic
Causing laughter, or relating to comedy.
हास्यपूर्ण; हँसी उपजाने वाला
“The mix-up had a comic side.”
despair
Complete loss of hope.
निराशा; आशा का पूरी तरह टूट जाना
“He sank into despair after the verdict.”
ecstasy
Overwhelming happiness or delight.
परमानंद; अत्यधिक हर्ष की अवस्था
“The result was greeted with ecstasy.”
frantic
Wildly agitated by fear, anxiety or haste.
विह्वल; भय या हड़बड़ी से बेतहाशा
“A frantic scramble to patch the build.”
gloom
Partial darkness, or a mood of deep dejection.
अंधकार और विषाद; उदासी भरा माहौल
“A gloom settled over the office.”
gloomy
Dark, or filled with low spirits.
निरानंद; अंधेरा और खिन्नता से भरा
“The forecast stayed gloomy all week.”
grisly
Causing horror and disgust.
वीभत्स; भय और घृणा जगाने वाला
“The report spared us the grisly detail.”
indifferent
Showing no interest or concern either way.
तटस्थ-उदासीन; जिसे कोई फ़र्क न पड़ता हो
“The market was indifferent to the news.”
infernal
Hellish, or maddeningly annoying.
नारकीय; अत्यंत कष्टकर और खिजाऊ
“That infernal alarm went off again.”
interesting
Holding the attention through appeal or curiosity.
रोचक; ध्यान बाँधे रखने वाला
“An interesting wrinkle in the contract.”
irrepressible
Impossible to hold back or subdue.
अदम्य; जिसे दबाया न जा सके
“Her irrepressible energy carried the room.”
jaded
Worn out and bored by too much of something.
ऊबा-थका; अति से मन भर जाने के कारण नीरस
“A jaded audience needs a sharper hook.”
jovial
Cheerful and friendly in a hearty way.
विनोदी; खुशमिज़ाज और मिलनसार
“A jovial host kept things moving.”
knell
A slow bell, or a sign that something has ended.
मृत्युघंट; अंत का सूचक संकेत
“The ruling sounded the knell for the scheme.”
lament
To express deep grief or regret over a loss.
विलाप करना; शोक और खेद प्रकट करना
“He lamented the loss of the old team.”
languid
Slow and lacking energy or spirit.
शिथिल; ऊर्जा और उत्साह से रहित
“A languid afternoon of no decisions.”
lure
To tempt someone towards something.
प्रलोभन देना; लुभाकर खींच लेना
“A bonus lured him back.”
nonchalant
Calmly unconcerned in a way that can look casual.
निश्चिंत-उदासीन; बेफ़िक्र और सहज
“A nonchalant shrug ended the debate.”
outrage
Fierce anger at something felt to be wrong.
आक्रोश; अन्याय पर उमड़ा तीव्र क्रोध
“The pricing change caused outrage.”
pacify
To calm someone down or restore peace.
शांत करना; क्रोध मिटाकर सुलह कराना
“A refund pacified the client.”
peevish
Easily irritated and inclined to complain.
चिड़चिड़ा; ज़रा-सी बात पर कुढ़ने वाला
“A peevish reply to a fair question.”
perturbed
Made anxious or unsettled by something.
विचलित; चिंता से अशांत
“The auditors looked perturbed.”
placid
Calm and not easily disturbed.
शांत-स्थिर; सहज ही विचलित न होने वाला
“A placid manner in a tense review.”
reluctant
Unwilling and hesitating to act.
अनिच्छुक; हिचकिचाता और तैयार नहीं
“A reluctant sponsor is worse than none.”
remorse
Deep regret for a wrong one has done.
पश्चात्ताप; किए पर गहरा खेद
“He showed no remorse at all.”
resentment
Bitter indignation at being treated unfairly.
रोष; अनुचित व्यवहार से उपजी कड़वाहट
“Resentment built up over the reorg.”
startled
Suddenly surprised and slightly alarmed.
चौंका हुआ; अचानक चकित और भयभीत
“A startled silence followed.”
sympathy
Shared feeling for another's trouble.
सहानुभूति; दूसरे के दुख में साझा भाव
“Sympathy is not a remediation plan.”
tedious
Tiresomely long, slow or dull.
उबाऊ; लंबा, धीमा और नीरस
“A tedious approval loop wore everyone down.”
tumultuous
Loud, confused and excited or violent.
उथल-पुथल भरा; कोलाहलपूर्ण और उत्तेजित
“A tumultuous quarter for the sector.”
yearn
To feel a deep and often sad longing.
तरसना; गहरी और कुछ विषादभरी चाह रखना
“Teams yearn for fewer meetings.”
zest
Keen enjoyment and lively energy.
उमंग; रसपूर्ण उत्साह
“She brought real zest to the rewrite.”
abhor
To regard something with utter disgust.
घृणा करना; किसी से अत्यंत नफ़रत करना
“She abhors delay of any kind.”
afflict
To cause someone lasting pain or distress.
पीड़ित करना; कष्ट या रोग से ग्रस्त कर देना
“She was afflicted by the death of her parents.”
allay
To make a fear or a pain less intense.
शांत करना; भय या पीड़ा को कम कर देना
“He did what he could to allay his wife’s fears.”
amorous
Showing or inclined towards romantic love.
प्रणयातुर; प्रेम-भाव से भरा हुआ
“She is the object of his amorous intentions.”
apathy
A complete absence of interest or feeling.
उदासीनता; रुचि और सरोकार का अभाव
“His apathy towards his work was painful to see.”
appalled
Filled with shock and dismay at something.
स्तब्ध और क्षुब्ध; आघात से भर उठा
“We are all appalled that these stale items are still on sale.”
appreciation
An expression of gratitude, or a full sense of something's worth.
सराहना; मूल्य की पहचान अथवा मूल्यवृद्धि
“He expressed his appreciation by sending a short note.”
ardent
Burning with intense feeling for something or someone.
प्रबल उत्साही; गहरी लगन से भरा
“He was an ardent lover of books.”
aversion
A strong dislike that makes one turn away.
विरक्ति; तीव्र अरुचि
“Many people have an aversion to insects.”
awesome
Inspiring awe, wonder or admiration.
विस्मयकारी; श्रद्धा और अचरज जगाने वाला
“He stood in awesome silence in front of the ancient ruins.”
begrudge
To resent someone's having or getting something.
ईर्ष्यावश न देना; किसी की सफलता से कुढ़ना
“They begrudged every penny spent on him, as he was adopted.”
bereft
Left sorrowing by a loss, or stripped of something held dear.
वंचित; किसी प्रिय वस्तु से रहित
“They are bereft of their dignity due to the deeds of their children”
bliss
A state of perfect and untroubled happiness.
परमानंद; अत्यंत गहरा सुख
“It was a beautiful scene of domestic bliss.”
bristle
To stiffen with sudden anger or indignation.
तमतमा उठना; क्रोध से तन जाना
“The dog’s fur bristled on seeing the big cat.”
catharsis
The release of pent-up emotion, and the relief that follows it.
विरेचन; भावों के निकल जाने से मिली राहत
“It is important for patients of depression to undergo catharsis.”
chagrin
Sharp annoyance mixed with embarrassment at one's own failure.
खीझ; अपमान या निराशा से उपजी कुढ़न
“She was chagrined at the imbecile behaviour of the child.”
compassion
A keen sense of another's suffering, joined to the wish to relieve it.
करुणा; दूसरे के दुख में द्रवित होने वाला भाव
“The Dalai Lama practises what he preaches, universal kindness and compassion.”
condolence
An expression of sympathy offered to someone who is grieving.
शोक-संवेदना; दुख में सहानुभूति का प्रकटन
“They sent their condolences on her mother’s death.”
consternation
Sudden dismay at something that leaves one unsure what to do.
घबराहट; अचानक आई चिंता और हड़बड़ी
“The small child watched in consternation as the thief took away the valuables.”
covet
To long for what belongs to someone else.
ललचाना; दूसरे की वस्तु पाने की तीव्र इच्छा रखना
“She coveted her fur coat.”
crave
To want something with an intensity close to hunger.
तरसना; किसी चीज़ की गहरी तलब होना
“He had a craving for adventure.”
disgruntled
Sulkily dissatisfied with how one has been treated.
असंतुष्ट; नाराज़ और खीझा हुआ
“The disgruntled priest did not deliver his sermon properly.”
distraught
Deeply agitated by worry or by grief.
व्याकुल; चिंता और दुख से बेहाल
“He was distraught with grief after losing his job.”
dolorous
Full of, or expressing, great sorrow.
शोकाकुल; गहरे दुख से भरा
“The dolorous mourners followed the procession.”
embrace
To take something up willingly and hold it close.
अंगीकार करना; गले लगाना या सहर्ष अपनाना
“His willingness to embrace new ideas made him very successful”
ennui
A listless boredom that comes of nothing holding one's interest.
ऊब; निरर्थकता से उपजी गहरी नीरसता
“He suffered from ennui whenever he was alone.”
excruciating
Painful to a degree that is almost impossible to bear.
असह्य; अत्यंत पीड़ादायक
“She had an excruciating pain in her knees.”
exult
To show or feel very great joy at a success.
हर्षोन्मत्त होना; विजय पर प्रफुल्लित होना
“He is still exulting over his victory.”
exultation
A feeling of triumphant joy.
उल्लास; विजय का उमंगभरा हर्ष
“He punched the air and waved his bat in exultation”
fervid
Burning with intense and often overheated feeling.
उत्कट; गहरे आवेग से भरा
“He was a fervid patriot and for him, nothing mattered more than country.”
flabbergasted
So astonished as to be left without words.
हतप्रभ; अचरज से अवाक्
“I was amazed and flabbergasted by my perfunctory dismissal by my parents.”
fraught
Loaded with tension, or with whatever is about to go wrong.
भरा हुआ; चिंता और जोखिम से युक्त
“He embarked on a venture fraught with danger.”
frenetic
Fast and agitated to the point of disorder.
उन्मत्त गति वाला; बेतहाशा व्यस्त
“The pace of life in metros is very frenetic.”
frenzy
A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation.
उन्माद; अनियंत्रित उत्तेजना का दौर
“There was frenzied activity outside the castle.”
fretful
Unable to settle, and inclined to complain about it.
व्यग्र; चिड़चिड़ाकर कुढ़ता रहने वाला
“Due to the thunder there was a fretful stamping of hooves by the horses.”
grimace
To twist the face in pain, disgust or disapproval.
मुँह बिचकाना; पीड़ा या नापसंदगी की मुद्रा
“She started to sit up, grimaced with pain and sank back.”
guffaw
A loud and unrestrained burst of laughter.
अट्टहास; ज़ोरदार ठहाका
“He stood guffawing at the boss’s jokes”
gusto
Vigorous and obvious enjoyment in doing something.
उत्साह; रसपूर्वक किया गया आनंद
“The aria was sung with great gusto.”
halcyon
Idyllically calm and happy, said above all of days now past.
शांत और सुखद; सुनहरे दिनों जैसा
“The next day dawned sunny with a halcyon blue sky after a stormy one.”
indifference
A lack of interest or concern either way.
उदासीनता; रुचि और सरोकार का अभाव
“It was heart-rending to see his callous indifferent attitude towards his son.”
irate
Angry to the point that the anger is plainly on display.
कुपित; तीव्र क्रोध से भरा
“Irate protesters came onto the streets against corruption.”
jaunty
Cheerful and self-assured, and showing it in one's bearing.
चुस्त-प्रफुल्ल; उमंग भरी चाल वाला
“The jaunty red hat suited her perfectly.”
jocose
Given to joking and to good humour.
परिहासप्रिय; हँसी-मज़ाक से भरा
“His conversation is carefully maintained at a level of jocose pomposity”
jubilant
Openly rejoicing, especially after a triumph.
उल्लसित; विजय के हर्ष से भरा
“Jubilant crowds welcomed the victorious team when they arrived back home.”
lachrymose
Given to weeping, or apt to bring it on.
अश्रुपूर्ण; रोने-रुलाने वाला
“It was heart rending to watch the lachrymose mourners”
lassitude
A heavy weariness that drains away all will to act.
श्रांति; गहरी थकान और निर्बलता
“She remained in a state of lassitude after her illness”
lethargic
Short on energy and slow to be roused.
सुस्त; ऊर्जा-रहित और मंद
“He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed.”
levity
Lightness of manner, especially where seriousness was expected.
हल्कापन; गंभीर अवसर पर दिखाई गई चपलता
“Levity during working hours was not tolerated by his boss.”
livid
Furiously angry, or discoloured by illness or emotion.
क्रोध से नीला-पीला; अत्यंत कुपित
“His face was livid with shock on learning of the loss of her savings.”
loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for something.
घृणा करना; तीव्र वितृष्णा रखना
“She loathes cats, she simply cannot stand them.”
lugubrious
Mournful to an exaggerated, almost comic degree.
शोकाकुल; अतिरंजित उदासी वाला
“He plays the violin so slowly that it becomes lugubrious.”
maudlin
Tearfully and insincerely sentimental.
भावुकता में बहा हुआ; रोनी-सी अतिभावुकता वाला
“He turned maudlin after three drinks.”
misogyny
Hatred of, or entrenched contempt for, women.
स्त्री-द्वेष; महिलाओं के प्रति घृणा
“Misogyny is still prevalent in some patriarchal families.”
mollify
To soften someone's anger and make them easier to deal with.
शांत कर देना; क्रोध या क्षोभ मिटा देना
“She managed to mollify the angry customers.”
mortify
To make someone feel deep shame or humiliation.
लज्जित कर देना; गहरा अपमान पहुँचाना
“He felt mortified when she slapped him”
nettle
To irritate someone with small, repeated provocations.
चिढ़ाना; कुरेदकर खीझ पैदा करना
“The shop-keeper got nettled by the irritable behaviour of some of the customers.”
neurotic
Marked by anxiety far out of proportion to its cause.
मनोविक्षुब्ध; अकारण चिंता से ग्रस्त
“She was almost neurotic about being followed.”
nirvana
A state or place of complete bliss and peace.
निर्वाण; परम मुक्ति और शांति की अवस्था
“The soul reaches nirvana after numerous cycles of birth and death.”
nostalgia
A wistful longing for a time that has already passed.
स्मृति-विह्वलता; बीते दिनों की मीठी टीस
“He felt a wave of nostalgia for the life he had left behind.”
ominous
Giving the impression that something bad is about to happen.
अपशकुनी; अनिष्ट का संकेत देने वाला
“A dead and ominous silence prevailed after the storm.”
paroxysm
A sudden attack of an emotion or a symptom that cannot be held back.
आवेग-दौरा; भावना का अचानक प्रबल उभार
“The joker induced a paroxysm of giggling amongst the audience.”
pathetic
Arousing pity, or so inadequate that it arouses contempt.
करुणाजनक; दया जगाने वाला अथवा अत्यंत घटिया
“The extremely shabby condition of the room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.”
penchant
A strong and habitual liking for something.
रुझान; किसी चीज़ की सहज पसंद
“He had a penchant for playing jokes on people.”
penitent
Feeling and showing genuine regret for a wrong done.
पश्चात्तापी; अपने किए पर पछताने वाला
“The driver was not penitent even after hitting the truck”
pensive
Deeply and rather sadly thoughtful.
चिंतनमग्न; गंभीर और कुछ उदास विचार में डूबा
“He suddenly looked sombre and pensive.”
pesky
Irritating in a small but persistent way.
खिजाऊ; छोटी-सी पर लगातार परेशान करने वाली बात
“The pesky flies hovered over the eatables.”
phobia
A fear of something out of all proportion to the danger.
भीति; किसी वस्तु का अतार्किक गहरा डर
“She has a phobia of closed spaces.”
pique
A flash of resentment at having one's pride hurt.
खीझ जगाना; रुचि उभारना या नाराज़ कर देना
“In a fit of pique he threw down his bag.”
poignant
Sharply affecting the feelings, usually with sadness.
मर्मस्पर्शी; गहरा भाव जगाने वाला
“The poignant grief on the loss of a loved one cannot endure forever.”
qualm
An uneasy doubt about whether an action is right.
अंतःशंका; मन में उठा नैतिक संकोच
“He had a sudden qualm that all might not be well.”
rabid
Enthusiastic to a degree that has left reason behind.
उन्मादी; अतिवादी और उग्र
“The kids showed rabid emotions in the playground.”
repent
To feel real sorrow for something one has done.
पश्चात्ताप करना; भूल पर खेद प्रकट करना
“He repented for his intemperate behaviour.”
repugnant
So offensive that the mind turns away from it.
घृणास्पद; तीव्र वितृष्णा जगाने वाला
“His actions were improper and repugnant to others in the family.”
sanguine
Cheerfully confident that things will turn out well.
आशावान; उत्साही और उम्मीद से भरा
“He was sanguinely positive about his victory.”
seethe
To be in a state of anger held barely in check.
भीतर ही भीतर खौलना; दबा हुआ क्रोध उबलना
“I seethed with anger over the insult.”
serenity
A settled calm that very little disturbs.
प्रशांति; गहरी मानसिक शांति
“She had a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity after reaching her own home.”
solace
Comfort that eases a disappointment or a sorrow.
सांत्वना; दुख में मिलने वाला ढाढ़स
“She found solace in the park amidst the flowers.”
sombre
Dark or dull in colour, or grave in mood.
गंभीर-उदास; मलिन और खिन्न
“The pair was in a sombre mood”
sullen
Silently bad-tempered and brooding.
रूठा-मौन; खिन्न और उदास चुप्पी वाला
“She worked with a sullen face throughout the day.”
tantalize
To tease by holding out what is kept just out of reach.
ललचाकर तरसाना; पास दिखाकर दूर रखना
“He would tantalize the dog with food.”
tranquil
Calm, quiet and undisturbed.
प्रशांत; स्थिर और शोररहित
“The lake reflected the tranquil blue sky.”
umbrage
Offence taken at what one reads as a slight.
अप्रसन्नता; अपमान से उपजी नाराज़गी
“He takes umbrage at anyone who criticizes him”
vexatious
Causing irritation out of all proportion to its importance.
कष्टप्रद; खीझ और परेशानी पैदा करने वाला
“The vexatious child caused a ruckus.”
wince
To flinch briefly at pain or at embarrassment.
सिहर उठना; पीड़ा से मुँह बिचक जाना
“He tightened his grip on her arm till she winced in pain”
wistful
Quietly sad with longing for something out of reach.
उदास-लालायित; मधुर टीस भरी चाह वाला
“The dog looked into the butcher’s window with a wistful expression in his eyes.”
wrath
Anger of a deep and often righteous kind.
प्रचंड क्रोध; उग्र रोष
“His inhuman action towards his pet incurred the wrath of the human right activists”
yen
A sharp longing for something.
तीव्र लालसा; किसी चीज़ की गहरी तलब
“The small child had a yen to learn cycling.”
festivity
Joyful celebration, or an occasion held to celebrate.
उत्सव; आनंदपूर्ण समारोह और उल्लास
“The festivity carried on well past midnight in the courtyard.”
enrage
To make someone violently angry.
क्रोधित कर देना; अत्यंत उग्र क्रोध भर देना
“The third cancelled delivery enraged even the patient customers.”
caprice
A sudden, unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.
सनक; अकारण अचानक बदल जाने वाला मन या व्यवहार
“The schedule changed on the caprice of whoever spoke last in the meeting.”
anxious
Worried and uneasy about what may happen.
चिंतित; आशंका से भरा और बेचैन
“The team grew anxious as the deadline came closer with no sign-off.”
euphoric
Intensely happy and elated.
परमानंदित; अत्यधिक हर्ष और उल्लास से भरा
“The euphoric mood after the launch lasted exactly until the first bug report.”
serene
Calm, peaceful and untroubled.
शांत; निर्विकार और स्थिर चित्त वाला
“She stayed serene through an hour of hostile questions.”
craving
An intense and persistent desire for something.
तीव्र लालसा; किसी वस्तु की गहरी और लगातार चाह
“A craving for quick wins is what buried the long project.”
anguish
Severe mental or physical pain.
घोर वेदना; तीव्र मानसिक या शारीरिक पीड़ा
“The anguish of the recall was worse for the engineers than for the board.”
grave
Serious and weighty enough to cause concern.
गंभीर; चिंता उत्पन्न करने वाला और भारी
“The auditor took a grave view of the missing approvals.”
spiteful
Deliberately hurtful out of ill will.
द्वेषपूर्ण; जानबूझकर चोट पहुँचाने वाला दुर्भाव
“A spiteful review written at midnight cost him the promotion, not the work.”
amiable
Pleasant and good-natured in manner.
सौम्य; मिलनसार और सज्जन स्वभाव वाला
“Our amiable receptionist knows every visitor by name.”
affliction
A cause of persistent pain or distress.
कष्ट; निरंतर पीड़ा या दुख का कारण
“Chronic understaffing is the affliction behind every missed date here.”
exuberant
Overflowing with energy, high spirits or growth.
उल्लासपूर्ण; ऊर्जा और उमंग से भरपूर
“His exuberant pitch was infectious, though the numbers behind it were thin.”
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