Vocabulary Spotlight
Aghast
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: स्तब्ध या हैरान (Stabdh ya Hairan) – Filled with shock, fear, or amazement; horrified.
Pronunciation
[uh-gast]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Stunned – स्तब्ध (Stabdh)
Related Words
Appalled – स्तब्ध और दुखी (Stabdh aur Dukhi)
Word Origin
“Aghast” Middle English shabd “gasten” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to terrify” ya “to frighten.” Yeh shabd un feelings ko express karta hai jo kisi shocking ya horrifying experience se hoti hain.
– “Aghast” comes from the Middle English word “gasten,” meaning “to terrify” or “to frighten.” It describes the feeling of shock or horror from a surprising event.
Word Family
Adjective: Aghast – स्तब्ध (Stabdh)
Verb (Archaic): Gast – डराना (Darana)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne dost ko accuse karte dekha to woh aghast reh gaya.
– He was aghast when he saw his friend being accused.
2. News sunte hi sabke chehre aghast ho gaye.
– Everyone looked aghast upon hearing the news.
Cultural Note
India mein aghast reaction tab dekha jata hai jab koi shocking ya unexpected news milti hai, jaise family matters ya political events ke time.
In Context
“Aghast” ka istemaal un situations ke liye hota hai jahan log kisi shocking ya horrifying cheez ko dekh kar ya sun kar stunned ya hairan ho jate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aghast” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aghast” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?