Words starting with H

53 words, alphabetical. Each one with its Hindi meaning, what it actually means, five synonyms, five antonyms and a sentence it works in.

Hackneyed

Adjective

घिसा-पिटा

overused and consequently lacking impact, trite

Synonyms
Cliched · Trite · Overused · Stale · Unoriginal
Antonyms
Original · Fresh · Novel · Innovative · Unique

The pitch relied on hackneyed phrases that failed to impress investors.

Halcyon

Adjective

शांतिपूर्ण

denoting a past period regarded as idyllically happy and peaceful

Synonyms
Peaceful · Idyllic · Golden · Tranquil · Serene
Antonyms
Turbulent · Troubled · Chaotic · Stormy · Unsettled

Older staff often recall the halcyon days before digital disruption.

Hallmark

Noun

पहचान चिह्न

a distinguishing characteristic or quality

Synonyms
Trademark · Signature · Feature · Characteristic · Mark
Antonyms
Anomaly · Exception · Aberration · Deviation · Rarity

Prompt customer service became the hallmark of the new branch.

Hamlet

Noun

छोटा गाँव

a small settlement, generally smaller than a village

Synonyms
Village · Settlement · Township · Enclave · Community
Antonyms
Metropolis · City · Megacity · Urban center · Capital

The bank opened its first micro-branch in a remote hamlet.

Hamper

Verb

बाधा डालना

to hinder the progress or activity of

Synonyms
Hinder · Impede · Obstruct · Restrict · Hold back
Antonyms
Facilitate · Assist · Aid · Enable · Expedite

Poor internet connectivity continues to hamper rural banking access.

Haphazard

Adjective

अव्यवस्थित

lacking order or planning, random

Synonyms
Random · Disorganized · Careless · Unsystematic · Erratic
Antonyms
Organized · Systematic · Methodical · Planned · Orderly

The old filing system was haphazard and hard to audit.

Hapless

Adjective

अभागा

unfortunate, luckless

Synonyms
Unlucky · Luckless · Unfortunate · Ill-fated · Star-crossed
Antonyms
Lucky · Fortunate · Blessed · Favored · Charmed

The hapless intern accidentally deleted a week's worth of records.

Harangue

Noun

लंबा भाषण

a lengthy and aggressive speech

Synonyms
Tirade · Diatribe · Rant · Lecture · Screed
Antonyms
Compliment · Praise · Brief remark · Chat · Pleasantry

The customer launched into a harangue about the delayed refund.

Harbinger

Noun

अग्रदूत

a person or thing that signals the approach of something

Synonyms
Precursor · Herald · Sign · Omen · Forerunner
Antonyms
Aftermath · Consequence · Result · Sequel · Outcome

Rising defaults were seen as a harbinger of the coming slowdown.

Hardy

Adjective

सहनशील / मजबूत

robust and capable of enduring difficult conditions

Synonyms
Robust · Resilient · Sturdy · Tough · Durable
Antonyms
Fragile · Delicate · Weak · Frail · Vulnerable

Small regional businesses proved remarkably hardy during the economic downturn.

Harrowing

Adjective

हृदयविदारक

acutely distressing, disturbing

Synonyms
Distressing · Disturbing · Traumatic · Agonizing · Gut-wrenching
Antonyms
Comforting · Reassuring · Pleasant · Soothing · Calming

Survivors gave a harrowing account of the flood's aftermath.

Hassle

Noun

परेशानी

a source of annoyance or inconvenience

Synonyms
Bother · Nuisance · Inconvenience · Trouble · Ordeal
Antonyms
Convenience · Ease · Comfort · Simplicity · Relief

Digital KYC removed much of the hassle from opening a new account.

Hasten

Verb

जल्दी करना

to move or act with speed

Synonyms
Hurry · Rush · Accelerate · Expedite · Quicken
Antonyms
Delay · Slow · Dawdle · Postpone · Linger

Officials hastened the relief disbursement after the flood.

Hasty

Adjective

उतावला

done with excessive speed or urgency, hurried

Synonyms
Rushed · Hurried · Impulsive · Precipitate · Rash
Antonyms
Deliberate · Careful · Unhurried · Cautious · Measured

A hasty decision to liquidate the fund proved costly.

Haulage

Noun

माल ढुलाई

the commercial transport of goods from one place to another

Synonyms
Transport · Freight · Shipping · Carriage · Conveyance
Antonyms
Storage · Retention · Stagnation · Immobility · Standstill

The logistics firm sought a loan to expand its haulage fleet.

Haunting

Adjective

मार्मिक

poignant, evocative, and difficult to forget

Synonyms
Poignant · Memorable · Evocative · Eerie · Unforgettable
Antonyms
Forgettable · Unremarkable · Mundane · Ordinary · Insignificant

The haunting images of the collapsed bank building stayed with investigators.

Haywire

Adjective

अस्तव्यस्त

out of control, chaotic, or malfunctioning

Synonyms
Chaotic · Erratic · Malfunctioning · Disordered · Berserk
Antonyms
Orderly · Controlled · Functional · Stable · Systematic

The trading algorithm went haywire, executing thousands of erroneous orders.

Hazardous

Adjective

खतरनाक

risky or dangerous, especially to health or safety

Synonyms
Dangerous · Risky · Perilous · Unsafe · Precarious
Antonyms
Safe · Secure · Harmless · Protected · Risk-free

Investing the entire pension fund in one stock proved hazardous.

Hearken

Verb

ध्यान से सुनना

to listen attentively (archaic or literary usage)

Synonyms
Listen · Heed · Attend · Pay attention · Hark
Antonyms
Ignore · Disregard · Dismiss · Overlook · Neglect

The board finally hearkened to the auditor's repeated warnings.

Hearsay

Noun

सुनी-सुनाई बात

unverified information passed on from other people; gossip

Synonyms
Rumor · Gossip · Speculation · Talk · Word of mouth
Antonyms
Fact · Evidence · Proof · Certainty · Documentation

The tribunal refused to act on mere hearsay without documentary proof.

Heckle

Verb

टोकना

to interrupt a speaker with aggressive or mocking comments

Synonyms
Interrupt · Jeer · Taunt · Badger · Provoke
Antonyms
Applaud · Encourage · Support · Cheer · Praise

Angry depositors began to heckle the CEO during the press conference.

Hedge

Verb

जोखिम से बचाव करना

to protect against financial loss by taking balancing transactions

Synonyms
Protect · Safeguard · Shield · Insulate · Counterbalance
Antonyms
Expose · Risk · Endanger · Jeopardize · Speculate

Exporters use forward currency contracts to hedge against rupee volatility.

Hedonistic

Adjective

सुखवादी

engaged in the pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgent

Synonyms
Self-indulgent · Pleasure-seeking · Sybaritic · Epicurean · Indulgent
Antonyms
Ascetic · Disciplined · Austere · Self-denying · Restrained

The lavish, hedonistic retreat drew criticism amid the company's layoffs.

Heed

Verb

ध्यान देना

to pay attention to advice or a warning

Synonyms
Notice · Attend to · Mind · Regard · Observe
Antonyms
Ignore · Disregard · Overlook · Neglect · Dismiss

Investors were urged to heed the regulator's repeated warnings.

Hegemony

Noun

प्रभुत्व

leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others

Synonyms
Dominance · Supremacy · Control · Predominance · Authority
Antonyms
Subordination · Weakness · Equality · Submission · Powerlessness

The merger cemented the bank's hegemony in retail lending.

Heinous

Adjective

जघन्य

utterly odious or wicked

Synonyms
Atrocious · Monstrous · Egregious · Vile · Abominable
Antonyms
Admirable · Virtuous · Noble · Honorable · Commendable

Diverting relief funds during a disaster was called a heinous act.

Heist

Noun

डकैती

a robbery, especially a daring or carefully planned one

Synonyms
Robbery · Theft · Burglary · Holdup · Larceny
Antonyms
Donation · Restitution · Return · Recovery · Reimbursement

CCTV footage helped police crack the vault heist within days.

Heresy

Noun

विधर्म

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox doctrine

Synonyms
Dissent · Nonconformity · Unorthodoxy · Blasphemy · Sacrilege
Antonyms
Orthodoxy · Conformity · Doctrine · Convention · Tradition

Suggesting a pause on digital lending was treated as near heresy internally.

Hermetic

Adjective

वायुरुद्ध / एकांत

completely sealed, airtight, or insulated from outside influence

Synonyms
Sealed · Airtight · Isolated · Insulated · Impervious
Antonyms
Open · Exposed · Permeable · Accessible · Unsealed

The committee operated in a hermetic bubble, cut off from ground realities.

Heterogeneous

Adjective

विविध

diverse in character or content

Synonyms
Diverse · Varied · Mixed · Assorted · Miscellaneous
Antonyms
Homogeneous · Uniform · Identical · Similar · Consistent

The fund's heterogeneous portfolio spans equities, bonds, and gold.

Hew

Verb

पालन करना

to conform closely or adhere strictly to a line, principle, or standard

Synonyms
Adhere · Conform · Follow · Abide · Comply
Antonyms
Deviate · Diverge · Depart · Stray · Digress

The new policy will hew closely to international banking standards.

Hiatus

Noun

विराम

a pause or gap in continuity

Synonyms
Break · Pause · Interval · Interruption · Gap
Antonyms
Continuity · Continuation · Resumption · Persistence · Flow

The startup's operations went on a brief hiatus during the audit.

Hillock

Noun

छोटी पहाड़ी

a small hill or mound

Synonyms
Mound · Knoll · Hummock · Rise · Elevation
Antonyms
Valley · Depression · Plain · Hollow · Lowland

The new data center was built atop a small hillock outside the city.

Hindrance

Noun

बाधा

a thing that hinders progress

Synonyms
Obstacle · Impediment · Barrier · Setback · Deterrent
Antonyms
Help · Aid · Assistance · Support · Facilitator

Outdated software remains a major hindrance to faster processing.

Hindsight

Noun

पश्चातबुद्धि

understanding of a situation only after it has happened

Synonyms
Retrospect · Afterthought · Reflection · Realization · Understanding
Antonyms
Foresight · Anticipation · Prediction · Foreknowledge · Prevision

With hindsight, the bank should have tightened lending norms earlier.

Hinterlands

Noun

दूरस्थ क्षेत्र

remote or less developed areas away from urban centers

Synonyms
Outskirts · Backwoods · Interior · Rural areas · Provinces
Antonyms
Metropolis · City center · Urban core · Downtown · Capital

Microfinance institutions are extending credit deep into the hinterlands.

Hoax

Noun

धोखा

a deception or trick, often carried out as a joke or fraud

Synonyms
Fraud · Deception · Trick · Scam · Prank
Antonyms
Truth · Fact · Reality · Authenticity · Honesty

The 'guaranteed returns' scheme turned out to be an elaborate hoax.

Homage

Noun

श्रद्धांजलि

special honor or respect shown publicly

Synonyms
Tribute · Respect · Honor · Reverence · Recognition
Antonyms
Disrespect · Insult · Disregard · Contempt · Snub

The branch renovation paid homage to the bank's founding architecture.

Homogeneous

Adjective

सजातीय

of the same kind, uniform in composition

Synonyms
Uniform · Consistent · Similar · Identical · Alike
Antonyms
Heterogeneous · Diverse · Varied · Mixed · Dissimilar

The pilot group was kept homogeneous to control for outside variables.

Hone

Verb

निखारना

to refine or perfect a skill over time

Synonyms
Sharpen · Refine · Perfect · Improve · Polish
Antonyms
Neglect · Dull · Blunt · Impair · Deteriorate

Years on the trading floor helped her hone an instinct for market timing.

Honorarium

Noun

सम्मान शुल्क

a payment given for professional services rendered voluntarily

Synonyms
Fee · Payment · Stipend · Remuneration · Compensation
Antonyms
Fine · Penalty · Charge · Deduction · Levy

The guest lecturer received a modest honorarium for the seminar on risk management.

Hooch

Noun

कच्ची शराब

illegally distilled or smuggled alcoholic liquor

Synonyms
Moonshine · Liquor · Bootleg alcohol · Spirits · Contraband alcohol
Antonyms
Legal liquor · Licensed spirits · Regulated alcohol · Sanctioned drink · Approved beverage

Police seized crates of illicit hooch during the raid near the border.

Hoodwink

Verb

धोखा देना

to deceive or trick someone

Synonyms
Deceive · Dupe · Trick · Con · Swindle
Antonyms
Enlighten · Inform · Undeceive · Guide · Assist

The fake app was designed to hoodwink unsuspecting users.

Horrendous

Adjective

भयावह

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying

Synonyms
Horrific · Dreadful · Appalling · Terrible · Ghastly
Antonyms
Wonderful · Delightful · Pleasant · Excellent · Splendid

The bank reported horrendous losses in its overseas derivatives desk.

Hostile

Adjective

शत्रुतापूर्ण

unfriendly, antagonistic

Synonyms
Antagonistic · Aggressive · Unfriendly · Belligerent · Adverse
Antonyms
Friendly · Amicable · Cordial · Welcoming · Peaceful

Shareholders reacted with a hostile response to the buyout offer.

Hubris

Noun

अहंकार

excessive pride or self-confidence

Synonyms
Arrogance · Conceit · Pride · Vanity · Overconfidence
Antonyms
Humility · Modesty · Humbleness · Meekness · Diffidence

Analysts blamed corporate hubris for the disastrous overseas expansion.

Humble

Adjective

विनम्र

having or showing a modest opinion of one's own importance

Synonyms
Modest · Unassuming · Meek · Unpretentious · Down-to-earth
Antonyms
Arrogant · Proud · Boastful · Haughty · Conceited

Despite the record profits, the founder remained humble about his success.

Humdrum

Adjective

नीरस

lacking excitement or variety, dull

Synonyms
Monotonous · Dull · Tedious · Routine · Mundane
Antonyms
Exciting · Thrilling · Stimulating · Varied · Lively

Even the humdrum task of filing became easier with automation.

Hurl

Verb

फेंकना

to throw something with great force

Synonyms
Throw · Fling · Toss · Pitch · Launch
Antonyms
Catch · Hold · Retain · Grasp · Receive

Protesters hurled accusations of negligence at the regulator.

Husband

Verb

संजोकर रखना

to use resources carefully and economically

Synonyms
Conserve · Preserve · Manage · Economize · Ration
Antonyms
Squander · Waste · Deplete · Dissipate · Exhaust

The fund manager learned to husband cash during volatile markets.

Hybrid

Adjective

संकर

of mixed character, composed of different elements

Synonyms
Composite · Mixed · Combined · Blended · Crossbred
Antonyms
Pure · Unmixed · Uniform · Single · Homogeneous

The bank introduced a hybrid savings-investment account for new customers.

Hyperbole

Noun

अतिशयोक्ति

exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

Synonyms
Exaggeration · Overstatement · Embellishment · Amplification · Excess
Antonyms
Understatement · Accuracy · Modesty · Restraint · Precision

The marketing claims bordered on hyperbole and drew regulatory scrutiny.

Hypothetical

Adjective

काल्पनिक

based on a suggested idea, not necessarily true

Synonyms
Theoretical · Speculative · Conjectural · Assumed · Imagined
Antonyms
Actual · Factual · Real · Confirmed · Concrete

The trainer used a hypothetical default scenario to teach risk assessment.

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