The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 04 November 2026

Freedom from punishment after doing something wrong or illegal

दंड से मुक्ति, सज़ा से बचाव, दंडमुक्ति

In a way that shows agreement or approval without saying anything directly

मौन रूप से, अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से, बिना कहे सहमति देना

Deliberately stopped or ruined a plan, agreement, or activity

विफल कर दिया, रद्द कर दिया, नाकाम बना दिया

Unlucky and often unable to protect yourself from difficulties

बदकिस्मत, अभागा, असहाय

So expensive or difficult that it prevents people from doing or buying something

अत्यधिक महँगा, रोकने वाला, बाधक

The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand

अस्पष्टता पैदा करना, भ्रम उत्पन्न करना, बात को उलझाना

The quality of being honest and speaking openly about something

स्पष्टवादिता, ईमानदारी, साफगोई

An opinion or guess based on incomplete information rather than clear evidence

अनुमान, अटकल, अंदाज़ा

Considered so important or special that it must not be changed or questioned

पवित्र, अटल, अत्यंत सम्माननीय

Doing something unwillingly or without being happy about it

अनिच्छा से, मन मारकर, नाखुशी के साथ