Vocabulary Spotlight
Defiant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: अवज्ञाकारी (Avagya-kaari) – Showing open resistance or bold disobedience.
Pronunciation
[dih-fahy-uhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Uncooperative – असहयोगी (asahyogi)
Related Words
Bold – साहसी (saahsi)
Word Origin
“Defiant” shabd Old French ke “defier” se bana hai, jo “to defy” ya “challenge” ka matlab deta hai. English mein iska istemaal 16th century se ho raha hai.
– The word “Defiant” comes from Old French “defier,” meaning “to defy” or “challenge,” used in English since the 16th century.
Word Family
Adjective: Defiant – अवज्ञाकारी (avagya-kaari)
Noun: Defiance – अवज्ञा (avagya)
Usage Examples
1. Bachcha apne parents ke saamne defiant behavior dikhata hai.
– The child shows defiant behavior towards his parents.
2. Unhone defiant attitude ke saath rules ko ignore kiya.
– They ignored the rules with a defiant attitude.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, defiant behavior ko negative maana jata hai aur yeh kisi authority ke virodh mein boldness ko dikhata hai.
In Context
“Defiant” ka matlab hai aise vyakti jo authority ka virodh karte hain aur unka resistance aur boldness dikhate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Defiant” ka matlab kya hai?
“Defiant” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?