Words starting with N

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

Nadir

Noun

निम्नतम बिंदु

the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation

Synonyms
Bottom · Low point · Rock bottom · Depth · Trough
Antonyms
Zenith · Peak · Summit · Height · Pinnacle

The stock hit its nadir before staging a slow recovery.

Naive

Adjective

अनुभवहीन

showing a lack of experience or judgment

Synonyms
Gullible · Innocent · Unworldly · Credulous · Inexperienced
Antonyms
Worldly · Shrewd · Experienced · Sophisticated · Astute

It would be naive to assume interest rates will never rise again.

Nascent

Adjective

उदीयमान

just coming into existence, beginning to develop

Synonyms
Emerging · Budding · Developing · Incipient · New
Antonyms
Established · Mature · Developed · Full-grown · Advanced

The nascent fintech industry attracted significant venture funding.

Nebulous

Adjective

अस्पष्ट

vague or ill-defined, unclear

Synonyms
Vague · Hazy · Unclear · Indistinct · Ambiguous
Antonyms
Clear · Precise · Definite · Distinct · Explicit

The proposal remained nebulous on how the funds would actually be used.

Nefarious

Adjective

दुष्ट

wicked or criminal

Synonyms
Wicked · Villainous · Criminal · Sinister · Evil
Antonyms
Virtuous · Honorable · Righteous · Noble · Upright

The investigation exposed the group's nefarious money-laundering scheme.

Negate

Verb

निरस्त करना

to nullify or make ineffective

Synonyms
Nullify · Cancel · Invalidate · Counteract · Void
Antonyms
Affirm · Validate · Confirm · Support · Reinforce

The added fees essentially negated the benefit of the lower interest rate.

Negligent

Adjective

लापरवाह

failing to take proper care, careless

Synonyms
Careless · Neglectful · Remiss · Slack · Irresponsible
Antonyms
Careful · Diligent · Attentive · Responsible · Conscientious

The staff member was found negligent in verifying the documents.

Nemesis

Noun

प्रतिद्वंद्वी

an opponent or enemy who is very difficult to defeat

Synonyms
Rival · Adversary · Opponent · Foe · Antagonist
Antonyms
Ally · Friend · Supporter · Champion · Partner

The upstart fintech became the traditional bank's biggest nemesis.

Neophyte

Noun

नवसिखिया

a person who is new to a subject or activity

Synonyms
Beginner · Novice · Newcomer · Rookie · Trainee
Antonyms
Veteran · Expert · Master · Professional · Old hand

As a neophyte trader, he lost more than he gained in the first month.

Nepotism

Noun

भाई-भतीजावाद

favoritism shown to relatives in appointing them to jobs

Synonyms
Favoritism · Cronyism · Partiality · Bias · Preferential treatment
Antonyms
Fairness · Meritocracy · Impartiality · Objectivity · Equity

Employees complained of nepotism in the promotion of the manager's nephew.

Nettle

Verb

चिढ़ाना

to irritate or annoy someone

Synonyms
Irritate · Annoy · Vex · Irk · Provoke
Antonyms
Soothe · Please · Calm · Delight · Comfort

The blunt comment clearly nettled the otherwise composed CEO.

Nexus

Noun

संबंध

a connection or series of connections linking two or more things

Synonyms
Connection · Link · Bond · Tie · Network
Antonyms
Separation · Disconnection · Division · Isolation · Split

Investigators traced a nexus between the shell firms and the defaulting borrower.

Niche

Noun

विशेष स्थान

a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product

Synonyms
Specialty · Segment · Slot · Domain · Sector
Antonyms
Mainstream · Mass market · Generality · Whole · Broad category

The bank carved out a profitable niche in agricultural lending.

Nimble

Adjective

फुर्तीला

quick and light in movement or action

Synonyms
Agile · Quick · Deft · Sprightly · Adroit
Antonyms
Clumsy · Slow · Sluggish · Awkward · Ponderous

The startup's nimble decision-making gave it an edge over larger rivals.

Nimbleness

Noun

फुर्ती

the quality of being quick and light in movement, thought, or action

Synonyms
Agility · Dexterity · Quickness · Deftness · Swiftness
Antonyms
Sluggishness · Clumsiness · Slowness · Awkwardness · Stiffness

The fintech's nimbleness let it adapt faster than legacy banks.

Noisome

Adjective

दुर्गंधयुक्त

having an extremely unpleasant smell, or harmful

Synonyms
Foul · Offensive · Noxious · Malodorous · Repugnant
Antonyms
Pleasant · Fragrant · Wholesome · Agreeable · Sweet-smelling

The old storage facility had grown noisome after years of neglect.

Nonchalance

Noun

लापरवाही

a calm, casual manner showing a lack of concern or excitement

Synonyms
Indifference · Casualness · Composure · Unconcern · Coolness
Antonyms
Anxiety · Concern · Agitation · Enthusiasm · Nervousness

He announced the massive write-off with surprising nonchalance.

Nonchalant

Adjective

उदासीन

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed, unconcerned

Synonyms
Casual · Unconcerned · Relaxed · Indifferent · Cool
Antonyms
Anxious · Concerned · Worried · Agitated · Tense

He seemed strangely nonchalant about the missed deadline.

Nostalgic

Adjective

विगत स्मृतियों में डूबा

feeling a sentimental longing for the past

Synonyms
Wistful · Sentimental · Reminiscent · Yearning · Longing
Antonyms
Forward-looking · Indifferent · Unsentimental · Detached · Present-focused

Longtime customers felt nostalgic about the old branch's wooden counters.

Notable

Adjective

उल्लेखनीय

worthy of attention or notice, remarkable

Synonyms
Noteworthy · Remarkable · Significant · Outstanding · Prominent
Antonyms
Unremarkable · Ordinary · Insignificant · Forgettable · Trivial

There was a notable rise in digital transactions this quarter.

Noteworthy

Adjective

ध्यान देने योग्य

deserving attention, remarkable

Synonyms
Notable · Significant · Remarkable · Outstanding · Exceptional
Antonyms
Ordinary · Unremarkable · Trivial · Insignificant · Unexceptional

The bank posted a noteworthy improvement in customer satisfaction scores.

Notorious

Adjective

कुख्यात

famous for a bad reason

Synonyms
Infamous · Disreputable · Ill-famed · Scandalous · Villainous
Antonyms
Reputable · Esteemed · Honorable · Respected · Renowned

The gang became notorious for targeting senior citizens' accounts.

Notwithstanding

Preposition

के बावजूद

in spite of, despite

Synonyms
Despite · In spite of · Regardless of · Irrespective of · For all
Antonyms
Because of · Due to · Owing to · On account of · Given

Notwithstanding the setbacks, the project was completed on time.

Novice

Noun

नौसिखिया

a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

Synonyms
Beginner · Newcomer · Trainee · Amateur · Rookie
Antonyms
Expert · Veteran · Professional · Specialist · Master

As a novice investor, she started with a small, diversified portfolio.

Noxious

Adjective

हानिकारक

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Synonyms
Harmful · Toxic · Poisonous · Injurious · Deleterious
Antonyms
Harmless · Beneficial · Wholesome · Safe · Healthy

The factory was fined for releasing noxious fumes near residential areas.

Nuance

Noun

सूक्ष्म अंतर

a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound

Synonyms
Subtlety · Shade · Distinction · Gradation · Refinement
Antonyms
Generality · Bluntness · Crudeness · Obviousness · Bald statement

The new AI tool struggled to capture the nuance of regional dialects.

Nudge

Verb

हल्का धक्का देना

to prod gently, or to encourage someone toward a course of action

Synonyms
Prod · Prompt · Encourage · Coax · Push gently
Antonyms
Discourage · Deter · Dissuade · Restrain · Hinder

Lower interest rates were meant to nudge consumers toward borrowing.

Nuisance

Noun

उपद्रव

a person, thing, or situation causing inconvenience or annoyance

Synonyms
Annoyance · Bother · Irritant · Pest · Inconvenience
Antonyms
Pleasure · Convenience · Delight · Benefit · Boon

Frequent server outages became a real nuisance for online banking users.

Nullify

Verb

रद्द करना

to make legally void or of no effect

Synonyms
Invalidate · Void · Annul · Cancel · Negate
Antonyms
Validate · Enforce · Ratify · Confirm · Uphold

The court moved to nullify the contract due to procedural errors.

Nurture

Verb

पोषण करना

to care for and encourage the growth of something

Synonyms
Foster · Cultivate · Nourish · Develop · Cherish
Antonyms
Neglect · Stunt · Suppress · Hinder · Ignore

The incubator was set up to nurture early-stage fintech startups.

Nutshell

Noun

संक्षेप में

a very concise or condensed summary, as in 'in a nutshell'

Synonyms
Summary · Gist · Essence · Précis · Digest
Antonyms
Elaboration · Detail · Expansion · Full account · Exhaustive report

In a nutshell, the scheme promised more than it could ever deliver.

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