The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary – 07 May 2026

1. Anti-incumbency

Hindi Meaning: सत्ता विरोधी भावना

Synonyms: voter backlash, opposition sentiment, public dissatisfaction

2. Undermined

Hindi Meaning: कमजोर करना / नुकसान पहुँचाना

Synonyms: weakened, damaged, impaired

3. Unprecedented

Hindi Meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: historic, extraordinary, unmatched

4. Exceptional

Hindi Meaning: असाधारण

Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding, extraordinary

5. Polarised

Hindi Meaning: विभाजित करना

Synonyms: divided, fragmented, separated

6. Consolidated

Hindi Meaning: मजबूत करना / एकजुट करना

Synonyms: strengthened, unified, reinforced

7. Partisan

Hindi Meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: biased, prejudiced, one-sided

8. Resentment

Hindi Meaning: नाराज़गी / असंतोष

Synonyms: bitterness, displeasure, anger

9. Nepotism

Hindi Meaning: भाई-भतीजावाद

Synonyms: favoritism, partiality, bias

10. Dismissive

Hindi Meaning: उपेक्षापूर्ण

Synonyms: indifferent, contemptuous, neglectful

11. Acquiesced

Hindi Meaning: सहमति देना / मान लेना

Synonyms: accepted, complied, consented

12. Delimitation

Hindi Meaning: निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों का पुनर्निर्धारण

Synonyms: restructuring, redrawing, reorganisation

13. Inconsequential

Hindi Meaning: महत्वहीन

Synonyms: insignificant, trivial, minor

14. Citadels

Hindi Meaning: गढ़ / मजबूत केंद्र

Synonyms: bastions, strongholds, fortresses

15. Unabashed

Hindi Meaning: बेझिझक / बिना शर्म के

Synonyms: shameless, open, unapologetic