Words starting with O

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

Obeisance

Noun

श्रद्धांजलि

deferential respect; a gesture expressing submission or homage

Synonyms
Deference · Homage · Respect · Reverence · Submission
Antonyms
Disrespect · Defiance · Insolence · Contempt · Disregard

Junior staff paid quiet obeisance to the founder's decades of experience.

Obfuscate

Verb

अस्पष्ट करना

to deliberately make something unclear or confusing

Synonyms
Obscure · Confuse · Muddle · Blur · Cloud
Antonyms
Clarify · Illuminate · Simplify · Explain · Elucidate

The footnotes seemed designed to obfuscate the true cost of the loan.

Obligation

Noun

दायित्व

a duty or commitment to do something

Synonyms
Duty · Responsibility · Commitment · Requirement · Liability
Antonyms
Choice · Freedom · Option · Discretion · Exemption

The guarantor accepted full obligation for the unpaid loan.

Oblique

Adjective

अप्रत्यक्ष

neither parallel nor at a right angle; indirect

Synonyms
Indirect · Slanted · Evasive · Roundabout · Angled
Antonyms
Direct · Straightforward · Explicit · Blunt · Frank

His oblique reference to the layoffs left the room uneasy.

Obliterate

Verb

पूर्णतः मिटा देना

to destroy utterly, wipe out completely

Synonyms
Destroy · Annihilate · Eradicate · Erase · Wipe out
Antonyms
Preserve · Restore · Create · Build · Establish

The scandal nearly obliterated decades of brand trust overnight.

Oblivious

Adjective

अनजान

not aware of or concerned about what is happening

Synonyms
Unaware · Unconscious · Ignorant · Heedless · Inattentive
Antonyms
Aware · Conscious · Mindful · Attentive · Alert

He remained oblivious to the growing frustration among his team.

Obnoxious

Adjective

घृणित

extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that provokes strong dislike

Synonyms
Objectionable · Offensive · Repugnant · Distasteful · Unpleasant
Antonyms
Pleasant · Agreeable · Likeable · Charming · Delightful

The agent's obnoxious sales tactics drove several clients away.

Obscurantism

Noun

अस्पष्टतावाद

deliberate vagueness or the practice of preventing understanding

Synonyms
Vagueness · Mystification · Concealment · Ambiguity · Secrecy
Antonyms
Clarity · Transparency · Openness · Enlightenment · Directness

Analysts criticized the report's obscurantism over the fund's real exposure.

Obscure

Adjective

अस्पष्ट

not discovered or known about, unclear

Synonyms
Unclear · Vague · Cryptic · Little-known · Hazy
Antonyms
Clear · Obvious · Well-known · Famous · Evident

The clause was buried in obscure legal language most customers never read.

Obsequious

Adjective

चापलूस

obedient or attentive to an excessive degree, servile

Synonyms
Servile · Fawning · Sycophantic · Submissive · Toadying
Antonyms
Assertive · Confident · Independent · Dignified · Defiant

The new hire's obsequious behavior toward the boss made colleagues uncomfortable.

Obsolete

Adjective

अप्रचलित

no longer in use, outdated

Synonyms
Outdated · Antiquated · Outmoded · Archaic · Old-fashioned
Antonyms
Modern · Current · Up-to-date · Contemporary · New

Passbook-only banking is fast becoming obsolete.

Obstinate

Adjective

हठी

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion

Synonyms
Stubborn · Headstrong · Inflexible · Unyielding · Adamant
Antonyms
Flexible · Compliant · Amenable · Accommodating · Docile

He remained obstinate despite clear evidence against his claim.

Obstruct

Verb

बाधा डालना

to block or hinder progress

Synonyms
Block · Hinder · Impede · Hamper · Thwart
Antonyms
Facilitate · Assist · Clear · Enable · Advance

Bureaucratic delays continued to obstruct the loan approval process.

Obtrusive

Adjective

अनावश्यक रूप से प्रमुख

noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome way

Synonyms
Intrusive · Conspicuous · Prominent · Overbearing · Obvious
Antonyms
Unobtrusive · Discreet · Subtle · Inconspicuous · Modest

The pop-up ads on the banking app felt obtrusive and drew complaints.

Obtuse

Adjective

कुंद

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

Synonyms
Dense · Slow-witted · Dull · Uncomprehending · Insensitive
Antonyms
Sharp · Perceptive · Astute · Quick-witted · Insightful

His obtuse response ignored every point the client had raised.

Obviate

Verb

निवारण करना

to remove a need or difficulty in advance; to make unnecessary

Synonyms
Preclude · Prevent · Eliminate · Avert · Forestall
Antonyms
Necessitate · Require · Cause · Provoke · Invite

Digital verification helped obviate the need for in-branch visits.

Octogenarian

Noun

अस्सी वर्षीय व्यक्ति

a person who is between 80 and 89 years old

Synonyms
Elderly person · Senior citizen · Old-timer · Veteran · Aged individual
Antonyms
Infant · Youth · Teenager · Child · Adolescent

The octogenarian founder still attends every annual shareholders' meeting.

Odious

Adjective

जुगुप्सा उत्पन्न करने वाला / घृणास्पद

to be extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or deserving hate

Synonyms
Repugnant · Detestable · Repulsive · Loathsome · Vile
Antonyms
Pleasant · Agreeable · Delightful · Likable · Charming

Employees found the new surveillance policy downright odious.

Officious

Adjective

दखलंदाज़

asserting authority in an annoyingly domineering way

Synonyms
Interfering · Meddlesome · Bossy · Overbearing · Intrusive
Antonyms
Unassuming · Modest · Deferential · Restrained · Helpful

The officious security guard turned away even authorized visitors.

Ominous

Adjective

अशुभ

giving the impression something bad will happen

Synonyms
Threatening · Foreboding · Sinister · Menacing · Portentous
Antonyms
Promising · Favorable · Auspicious · Encouraging · Reassuring

Falling exports were an ominous sign for the trade balance.

Omnipotent

Adjective

सर्वशक्तिमान

having unlimited power

Synonyms
All-powerful · Supreme · Almighty · Invincible · Unlimited
Antonyms
Powerless · Weak · Impotent · Limited · Vulnerable

No single regulator is omnipotent enough to prevent every market failure.

Omniscient

Adjective

सर्वज्ञ

knowing everything

Synonyms
All-knowing · All-seeing · Infinite in knowledge · Well-informed · Sagacious
Antonyms
Ignorant · Uninformed · Unaware · Limited · Naive

No forecasting model can be truly omniscient about future market shocks.

Onerous

Adjective

कष्टदायक

involving a heavy burden of duty or responsibility

Synonyms
Burdensome · Demanding · Taxing · Arduous · Oppressive
Antonyms
Light · Easy · Effortless · Manageable · Simple

The new compliance rules imposed an onerous reporting burden on small lenders.

Onslaught

Noun

प्रचंड हमला

a fierce or destructive attack

Synonyms
Assault · Attack · Barrage · Offensive · Blitz
Antonyms
Retreat · Defense · Withdrawal · Truce · Ceasefire

The bank braced for an onslaught of complaints after the fee hike.

Onus

Noun

उत्तरदायित्व

a duty or responsibility, especially to prove something

Synonyms
Burden · Responsibility · Duty · Obligation · Liability
Antonyms
Relief · Exemption · Freedom · Discharge · Release

The onus is on the borrower to prove the loan was misrepresented.

Opaque

Adjective

अपारदर्शी

not able to be seen through, or hard to understand

Synonyms
Unclear · Impenetrable · Murky · Cryptic · Obscure
Antonyms
Transparent · Clear · Lucid · Comprehensible · Obvious

Investors criticized the fund's opaque fee structure.

Opportune

Adjective

उपयुक्त समय पर

well-chosen or particularly favorable for a purpose

Synonyms
Timely · Favorable · Fitting · Suitable · Advantageous
Antonyms
Inopportune · Untimely · Unfavorable · Ill-timed · Inconvenient

The rate cut came at an opportune moment for homebuyers.

Opportunistic

Adjective

अवसरवादी

exploiting opportunities with little regard for principles

Synonyms
Exploitative · Self-serving · Calculating · Pragmatic · Expedient
Antonyms
Principled · Idealistic · Selfless · Ethical · Consistent

Regulators cracked down on opportunistic lenders exploiting the crisis.

Oppress

Verb

उत्पीड़ित करना

to keep someone in subjection through unjust use of force

Synonyms
Subjugate · Persecute · Suppress · Tyrannize · Crush
Antonyms
Liberate · Empower · Free · Support · Uplift

Excessive fees can oppress low-income borrowers already struggling to repay.

Oppressive

Adjective

उत्पीड़क

unjustly harsh, burdensome, or difficult to bear

Synonyms
Harsh · Tyrannical · Burdensome · Repressive · Crushing
Antonyms
Liberating · Fair · Lenient · Just · Gentle

Small businesses complained the new levy was oppressive.

Optimistic

Adjective

आशावादी

hopeful and confident about the future

Synonyms
Hopeful · Positive · Confident · Sanguine · Upbeat
Antonyms
Pessimistic · Doubtful · Negative · Despondent · Cynical

The CFO remained optimistic despite the sluggish quarter.

Opulent

Adjective

वैभवशाली

grand and luxurious

Synonyms
Lavish · Luxurious · Sumptuous · Extravagant · Grand
Antonyms
Modest · Austere · Simple · Plain · Sparse

The bank's new headquarters featured an unusually opulent lobby.

Orator

Noun

वक्ता

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent

Synonyms
Speaker · Spokesperson · Rhetorician · Lecturer · Communicator
Antonyms
Listener · Audience member · Mute · Silent observer · Non-speaker

The chairman is a gifted orator, known for rallying investor confidence.

Ordain

Verb

निर्धारित करना

to order or decree officially

Synonyms
Decree · Mandate · Prescribe · Order · Establish
Antonyms
Abolish · Rescind · Repeal · Cancel · Void

New regulations ordained stricter capital requirements for all lenders.

Ordeal

Noun

कठिन परीक्षा

a painful or difficult experience, especially a prolonged test of character

Synonyms
Trial · Hardship · Torment · Struggle · Anguish
Antonyms
Ease · Comfort · Pleasure · Relief · Bliss

Recovering the frozen funds proved a lengthy ordeal for the depositors.

Ornate

Adjective

अलंकृत

elaborately decorated

Synonyms
Elaborate · Decorative · Fancy · Embellished · Intricate
Antonyms
Plain · Simple · Unadorned · Bare · Austere

The bank's colonial-era headquarters features ornate ceilings.

Ostensible

Adjective

प्रत्यक्ष

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Synonyms
Apparent · Seeming · Purported · Alleged · Professed
Antonyms
Genuine · Actual · Real · True · Authentic

The ostensible reason for the resignation was 'personal grounds.'

Ostentatious

Adjective

दिखावटी

designed to impress, showy

Synonyms
Showy · Flashy · Pretentious · Extravagant · Flamboyant
Antonyms
Modest · Understated · Simple · Unassuming · Restrained

The branch avoided an ostentatious launch, opting for a quiet rollout instead.

Ostracize

Verb

बहिष्कृत करना

to exclude someone from a society or group

Synonyms
Exclude · Shun · Banish · Isolate · Blacklist
Antonyms
Welcome · Include · Embrace · Accept · Integrate

Colleagues began to ostracize the whistleblower after his complaint.

Ousted

Verb

पदच्युत किया गया

to remove forcibly from a position, office, or place

Synonyms
Removed · Expelled · Deposed · Dismissed · Overthrown
Antonyms
Installed · Appointed · Reinstated · Retained · Elected

The founder was ousted from the board after the fraud revelations.

Outcry

Noun

विरोध

an expression of strong public anger or disapproval

Synonyms
Protest · Uproar · Backlash · Furor · Outrage
Antonyms
Approval · Acceptance · Silence · Endorsement · Praise

The fee hike sparked a public outcry on social media.

Outlandish

Adjective

विचित्र

looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar

Synonyms
Bizarre · Eccentric · Outrageous · Strange · Unconventional
Antonyms
Ordinary · Conventional · Normal · Familiar · Standard

The proposal's outlandish projections raised immediate red flags.

Outmanoeuvre

Verb

चालाकी से मात देना

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by more skillful tactics

Synonyms
Outwit · Outsmart · Overcome · Circumvent · Trump
Antonyms
Lose to · Succumb · Yield · Concede · Surrender

The smaller fintech managed to outmanoeuvre the legacy bank in the digital lending space.

Outmoded

Adjective

पुराना

no longer fashionable or acceptable, obsolete

Synonyms
Outdated · Obsolete · Old-fashioned · Antiquated · Passe
Antonyms
Modern · Current · Up-to-date · Contemporary · Fashionable

The bank finally phased out its outmoded paper-ledger system.

Outrage

Noun

आक्रोश

an extremely strong reaction of anger

Synonyms
Fury · Indignation · Anger · Resentment · Wrath
Antonyms
Calm · Approval · Satisfaction · Contentment · Pleasure

The hidden fees sparked public outrage on social media.

Outstrip

Verb

आगे निकलना / पछाड़ देना

to exceed, surpass, or be greater than something else

Synonyms
Surpass · Exceed · Outpace · Eclipse · Transcend
Antonyms
Lag behind · Trail · Fall behind · Diminish · Lose to

Growth in digital payment volumes continues to outstrip traditional branch transactions.

Overbearing

Adjective

दबंग

unpleasantly domineering

Synonyms
Domineering · Dictatorial · Bossy · Overpowering · Imperious
Antonyms
Meek · Unassuming · Accommodating · Humble · Deferential

Staff found the new supervisor's overbearing style hard to work under.

Overhaul

Noun

बड़े पैमाने पर सुधार

a thorough examination and repair or reform of something

Synonyms
Revamp · Renovation · Restructuring · Reform · Redesign
Antonyms
Neglect · Preservation · Status quo · Stagnation · Continuity

The regulator ordered a complete overhaul of the bank's risk management framework.

Overt

Adjective

खुला

done or shown openly, not hidden

Synonyms
Open · Obvious · Explicit · Unconcealed · Manifest
Antonyms
Covert · Hidden · Secret · Concealed · Clandestine

There was no overt sign of financial distress before the collapse.

Overture

Noun

प्रस्ताव

an introductory approach or proposal made to open negotiations

Synonyms
Proposal · Approach · Offer · Advance · Initiative
Antonyms
Rejection · Refusal · Withdrawal · Rebuff · Dismissal

The rival firm made an overture to discuss a possible merger.

Overturn

Verb

उलट देना / निरस्त करना

to abolish, invalidate, or reverse a previous decision or system

Synonyms
Overthrow · Reverse · Invalidate · Annul · Nullify
Antonyms
Uphold · Sustain · Validate · Confirm · Maintain

The appellate tribunal chose to overturn the heavy penalty imposed by the banking regulator.

Overwrought

Adjective

अत्यधिक उत्तेजित

in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety, overly elaborate

Synonyms
Agitated · Frantic · Overexcited · Tense · Distraught
Antonyms
Calm · Composed · Relaxed · Serene · Collected

The overwrought customer needed reassurance more than paperwork.

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