Words starting with L

श्रमसाध्य

requiring considerable time and effort

Synonyms

Arduous · Strenuous · Tedious · Painstaking · Grueling

Antonyms

Effortless · Easy · Simple · Light · Undemanding

Reconciling five years of records proved a laborious task.

उदासीन

lacking enthusiasm and determination, careless

Synonyms

Half-hearted · Apathetic · Careless · Listless · Indifferent

Antonyms

Enthusiastic · Diligent · Energetic · Committed · Vigorous

The team's lackadaisical approach to compliance drew a formal warning.

फीका

lacking vitality, force, or spirit; unimpressive

Synonyms

Unimpressive · Mediocre · Dull · Uninspired · Flat

Antonyms

Impressive · Vibrant · Outstanding · Brilliant · Dynamic

The bank's lackluster quarterly earnings disappointed investors.

कमी

an unfilled space or gap, a missing part

Synonyms

Gap · Void · Omission · Blank · Deficiency

Antonyms

Completeness · Fullness · Wholeness · Sufficiency · Plenitude

The new bill fills a major lacuna in existing consumer protection law.

पिछड़ने वाले

people or things that make slow progress and fall behind others

Synonyms

Stragglers · Slowpokes · Latecomers · Dawdlers · Underperformers

Antonyms

Leaders · Frontrunners · Pioneers · Achievers · Pacesetters

Regulators pressed the digital laggards among public sector banks to modernize.

कड़ी फटकार लगाना

to criticize someone harshly

Synonyms

Berate · Reprimand · Rebuke · Castigate · Excoriate

Antonyms

Praise · Commend · Compliment · Applaud · Endorse

Analysts lambasted the company's opaque disclosure practices.

शोक करना

to express sorrow or regret

Synonyms

Mourn · Grieve · Bemoan · Bewail · Deplore

Antonyms

Celebrate · Rejoice · Welcome · Applaud · Embrace

Economists lamented the slow pace of banking sector reforms.

उपहास करना / व्यंग्य करना

to publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule or sarcasm

Synonyms

Satirize · Mock · Ridicule · Parody · Caricature

Antonyms

Praise · Laud · Commend · Applaud · Extol

Editorial cartoons frequently lampoon politicians who promise zero-interest personal loans.

सुस्त

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion, lacking energy

Synonyms

Lethargic · Sluggish · Listless · Weary · Lackluster

Antonyms

Energetic · Vigorous · Lively · Brisk · Dynamic

Trading remained languid ahead of the long holiday weekend.

क्षीण होना

to lose vigor gradually, to remain in an unpleasant situation

Synonyms

Decline · Weaken · Wither · Deteriorate · Stagnate

Antonyms

Thrive · Flourish · Prosper · Improve · Rally

The reform bill continued to languish in committee for months.

उदारता

generosity in bestowing money or gifts

Synonyms

Generosity · Munificence · Charity · Bounty · Benevolence

Antonyms

Stinginess · Miserliness · Meanness · Frugality · Parsimony

The scholarship fund was set up through the founder's personal largesse.

अप्रकट

existing but not yet developed or visible

Synonyms

Dormant · Hidden · Potential · Concealed · Underlying

Antonyms

Visible · Active · Overt · Manifest · Apparent

The survey revealed latent demand for micro-insurance in rural areas.

प्रशंसनीय

deserving praise and commendation

Synonyms

Praiseworthy · Commendable · Admirable · Meritorious · Exemplary

Antonyms

Blameworthy · Deplorable · Shameful · Disgraceful · Reprehensible

The relief effort was a laudable response to the crisis.

प्रशंसात्मक

expressing praise

Synonyms

Complimentary · Approving · Commendatory · Admiring · Flattering

Antonyms

Critical · Disparaging · Derogatory · Condemnatory · Censorious

The report was unusually laudatory about the branch's turnaround.

भव्य

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

Synonyms

Extravagant · Opulent · Luxurious · Sumptuous · Generous

Antonyms

Modest · Frugal · Sparse · Austere · Economical

The lavish anniversary event drew criticism given the year's layoffs.

शिथिल

not sufficiently strict, careless

Synonyms

Slack · Careless · Negligent · Loose · Permissive

Antonyms

Strict · Rigorous · Stringent · Careful · Vigilant

Lax oversight allowed the fraud to continue for months undetected.

शिथिलता / लापरवाही

a lack of strictness, rigor, or care

Synonyms

Slackness · Carelessness · Negligence · Looseness · Sloppiness

Antonyms

Strictness · Rigor · Discipline · Diligence · Vigilance

Systemic laxity in monitoring credit card originations resulted in an unexpected surge in delinquencies.

छूट

the amount of freedom to act within certain limits

Synonyms

Latitude · Flexibility · Slack · Room · Margin

Antonyms

Restriction · Constraint · Limitation · Rigidity · Confinement

The regulator gave banks some leeway in meeting the new capital requirements.

विरासत

an amount of money or property left to someone, or a lasting impact

Synonyms

Inheritance · Bequest · Heritage · Endowment · Impact

Antonyms

Void · Erasure · Loss · Oblivion · Nothing

The founder's legacy lives on in the bank's community lending programs.

उदार

more merciful or tolerant than expected

Synonyms

Merciful · Tolerant · Forgiving · Indulgent · Mild

Antonyms

Strict · Harsh · Severe · Stern · Rigid

The bank adopted a lenient repayment schedule for flood-hit borrowers.

घातक

sufficient to cause death, extremely harmful

Synonyms

Deadly · Fatal · Devastating · Destructive · Ruinous

Antonyms

Harmless · Safe · Benign · Nonlethal · Innocuous

The combination of high leverage and falling prices proved lethal for the fund.

सुस्त

lacking energy, sluggish

Synonyms

Sluggish · Listless · Drowsy · Torpid · Languid

Antonyms

Energetic · Lively · Active · Vigorous · Dynamic

The market remained lethargic ahead of the policy announcement.

फरार होना

to depart suddenly, especially to escape without paying a debt

Synonyms

Abscond · Flee · Bolt · Decamp · Vanish

Antonyms

Settle · Pay up · Remain · Honor debts · Stay

The defaulter tried to levant before the recovery notice was served.

हल्कापन

the treatment of a serious matter with humor or lack of respect

Synonyms

Frivolity · Flippancy · Silliness · Facetiousness · Jocularity

Antonyms

Seriousness · Gravity · Solemnity · Earnestness · Sobriety

A moment of levity helped ease the tension during the tough negotiation.

कर लगाना

to impose a tax, fee, or fine

Synonyms

Impose · Charge · Tax · Assess · Exact

Antonyms

Waive · Exempt · Remit · Cancel · Forgive

The government decided to levy an additional cess on luxury imports.

शब्दकोश

the vocabulary of a person, language, branch of knowledge, or field

Synonyms

Vocabulary · Glossary · Wordbook · Terminology · Dictionary

Antonyms

Silence · Wordlessness · Inarticulacy · Blankness · Illiteracy

Terms like 'NPA' and 'CRR' are now part of everyday banking lexicon.

देनदारी

the state of being legally responsible; a financial debt

Synonyms

Debt · Obligation · Responsibility · Accountability · Encumbrance

Antonyms

Asset · Credit · Exemption · Immunity · Advantage

The firm's total liability grew after the failed acquisition.

समन्वय करना / संपर्क साधना

to cooperate and communicate closely with another party

Synonyms

Coordinate · Cooperate · Communicate · Collaborate · Interface

Antonyms

Isolate · Disconnect · Ignore · Avoid · Withdraw

The trade finance desk will liaise with correspondent banks in London to clear export bills.

संपर्क

communication or cooperation between people or organizations

Synonyms

Link · Connection · Cooperation · Coordination · Contact

Antonyms

Disconnection · Isolation · Separation · Estrangement · Rupture

A dedicated liaison officer was appointed to handle regulator queries.

मानहानि

a published false statement damaging someone's reputation

Synonyms

Defamation · Calumny · Smear · Misrepresentation · Slur

Antonyms

Truth · Praise · Vindication · Fact · Compliment

The company threatened a libel suit over the misleading article.

उदार

open to new behavior or opinions, generous

Synonyms

Open-minded · Tolerant · Generous · Progressive · Broad-minded

Antonyms

Conservative · Narrow-minded · Strict · Rigid · Intolerant

The bank adopted a more liberal policy on remote work requests.

अनिश्चितता की स्थिति

an uncertain, transitional state; a state of suspension

Synonyms

Uncertainty · Suspension · Purgatory · Deadlock · Indecision

Antonyms

Certainty · Resolution · Clarity · Decision · Finality

The merger remained in limbo pending regulatory clearance.

निर्मल

clear and transparent, easy to understand

Synonyms

Clear · Transparent · Lucid · Crystal-clear · Pellucid

Antonyms

Murky · Turbid · Cloudy · Confusing · Opaque

Her limpid explanation made the complex tax rule easy to grasp.

निष्क्रिय

lacking energy or enthusiasm

Synonyms

Lethargic · Languid · Apathetic · Sluggish · Indifferent

Antonyms

Energetic · Enthusiastic · Vigorous · Lively · Animated

The team seemed listless after the third consecutive quarter of losses.

लचीला

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

Synonyms

Supple · Agile · Flexible · Nimble · Graceful

Antonyms

Stiff · Rigid · Clumsy · Awkward · Inflexible

The dancer's lithe movements captivated the entire audience.

मुकदमेबाज़

excessively inclined to go to law to settle disputes

Synonyms

Contentious · Disputatious · Argumentative · Combative · Quarrelsome

Antonyms

Conciliatory · Peaceable · Cooperative · Amicable · Agreeable

The litigious vendor filed three separate lawsuits over the same contract.

पूजा-विधि

a prescribed form or set of forms for public religious worship

Synonyms

Ritual · Rite · Ceremony · Service · Worship

Antonyms

Informality · Spontaneity · Irreligion · Secularism · Casualness

The old ledger-signing ceremony had become something of a corporate liturgy.

घृणा करना

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

Synonyms

Detest · Despise · Abhor · Hate · Abominate

Antonyms

Love · Adore · Cherish · Admire · Relish

Customers loathe hidden fees more than almost anything else.

गतिरोध

a state of stubborn disagreement, as in 'at loggerheads'

Synonyms

Deadlock · Impasse · Standoff · Dispute · Conflict

Antonyms

Agreement · Accord · Harmony · Consensus · Resolution

The two partners were at loggerheads over how to split the profits.

मंडराना

to stand or wait around aimlessly or without purpose

Synonyms

Linger · Dawdle · Hang around · Idle · Saunter

Antonyms

Hurry · Proceed · Advance · Rush · Depart

Security asked the unfamiliar visitor not to loiter near the cash counter.

दीर्घायु

long life, or the length of time something lasts

Synonyms

Durability · Endurance · Lastingness · Persistence · Survival

Antonyms

Brevity · Shortness · Transience · Impermanence · Ephemerality

The bank's longevity in the market builds customer confidence.

बातूनी

tending to talk a great deal, talkative

Synonyms

Talkative · Garrulous · Chatty · Verbose · Voluble

Antonyms

Taciturn · Reserved · Quiet · Reticent · Silent

The loquacious salesman took twice as long to close each deal.

स्पष्ट

expressed clearly, easy to understand

Synonyms

Clear · Coherent · Transparent · Comprehensible · Intelligible

Antonyms

Confusing · Vague · Muddled · Obscure · Unclear

The trainer gave a lucid explanation of the new tax slab.

लाभदायक

producing a great deal of profit

Synonyms

Profitable · Rewarding · Remunerative · Gainful · Fruitful

Antonyms

Unprofitable · Loss-making · Worthless · Futile · Unrewarding

Wealth management proved to be a lucrative business line for the bank.

हास्यास्पद

so foolish, exaggerated, or out of place as to be laughable

Synonyms

Ridiculous · Absurd · Preposterous · Farcical · Laughable

Antonyms

Sensible · Reasonable · Logical · Rational · Credible

The scheme's promised returns were ludicrous by any market standard.

शोकाकुल

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Synonyms

Mournful · Gloomy · Doleful · Somber · Melancholy

Antonyms

Cheerful · Jovial · Bright · Merry · Upbeat

The lugubrious tone of the annual report worried several investors.

शांति का दौर

a temporary period of quiet or lack of activity

Synonyms

Pause · Respite · Break · Calm · Interlude

Antonyms

Storm · Surge · Frenzy · Upheaval · Turmoil

Trading volumes dropped during the midday lull.

प्रकाशमान

bright or shining, especially in the dark; radiant

Synonyms

Bright · Radiant · Glowing · Shining · Lustrous

Antonyms

Dim · Dark · Dull · Murky · Lackluster

The presentation used luminous graphics to explain the growth trend.

उपेक्षित वर्ग का

relating to a dispossessed and displaced section of society

Synonyms

Underclass · Déclassé · Marginalized · Dispossessed · Fringe

Antonyms

Elite · Established · Privileged · Mainstream · Affluent

The welfare scheme targeted the lumpen population left behind by growth.

लुभाना

to tempt a person or animal to do something

Synonyms

Entice · Tempt · Attract · Seduce · Coax

Antonyms

Repel · Deter · Discourage · Repulse · Dissuade

Fake job offers are often used to lure victims into cyber fraud.

भयावह

very vivid in color, or sensational and shocking

Synonyms

Sensational · Shocking · Graphic · Garish · Gruesome

Antonyms

Understated · Mild · Subdued · Tasteful · Restrained

The tabloid ran a lurid account of the executive's resignation.

छिपकर रहना

to wait somewhere secretly, especially with harmful intent

Synonyms

Skulk · Prowl · Hide · Loiter · Sneak

Antonyms

Appear · Emerge · Reveal oneself · Show · Approach openly

Scammers often lurk on social media pretending to be bank representatives.

सुस्वादु

having a rich, sweet taste or sensuous appeal

Synonyms

Delicious · Succulent · Delectable · Appetizing · Rich

Antonyms

Bland · Unappetizing · Tasteless · Dry · Unappealing

The launch event ended with a luscious spread for guests.

बिना मुकद्दमे मार डालना

to put a person to death, typically by hanging, without a legal trial

Synonyms

Hang · Execute unlawfully · Kill mob-style · Murder · Assassinate

Antonyms

Acquit · Pardon · Protect · Spare · Release

The mob threatened to lynch the alleged fraudster before police intervened.