CUET English 2025: 100 Global Words’ Synonyms & Antonyms
100 Widely Used Words Worldwide (April 2024 – April 2025) with Synonyms and Antonyms
I’ve inferred 100 widely used words based on available trends from my knowledge base, the thematic focus of your provided documents (health, workforce, mental health, diet), and insights from web sources like Merriam-Webster, Oxford, Dictionary.com, and Grammar.com. These sources highlight 2024-2025 linguistic shifts driven by climate action, technological advancements, post-pandemic recovery, social equity, and digital culture. Words are selected critically, avoiding over-reliance on any single narrative, and reflect global applicability across media, policy, and public discourse. The table below lists these 100 words with their synonyms and antonyms, adhering to the requested format.
Table: 100 Widely Used Words Worldwide (April 2024 – April 2025) with Synonyms and Antonyms
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Resilience | Strength, Flexibility | Fragility, Weakness |
| Innovation | Creativity, Progress | Stagnation, Tradition |
| Sustainability | Eco-friendliness, Viability | Depletion, Waste |
| Digital | Virtual, Online | Physical, Analog |
| Health | Wellness, Vitality | Illness, Disease |
| Equity | Justice, Fairness | Inequality, Bias |
| Change | Transition, Shift | Stability, Inertia |
| Future | Tomorrow, Prospect | Past, History |
| Affordability | Accessibility, Economy | Costliness, Inaccessibility |
| Policy | Regulation, Strategy | Chaos, Disorder |
| Community | Society, Collective | Isolation, Individual |
| Growth | Development, Expansion | Decline, Stagnation |
| Technology | Advancement, Innovation | Obsolete, Primitive |
| Climate | Environment, Weather | Calm, Stability |
| Opportunity | Chance, Possibility | Obstacle, Limitation |
| Empowerment | Liberation, Strength | Oppression, Weakness |
| Diversity | Variety, Plurality | Uniformity, Sameness |
| Recovery | Healing, Revival | Deterioration, Collapse |
| Polarization | Division, Extremism | Unity, Harmony |
| Crisis | Emergency, Turmoil | Peace, Stability |
| Brainrot | Mental decline, Dullness | Clarity, Sharpness |
| Demure | Modest, Reserved | Bold, Flashy |
| Metaverse | Virtual world, Cyberspace | Reality, Physicality |
| Remote | Distant, Virtual | Onsite, Local |
| Eco-minimalism | Simplicity, Sustainability | Excess, Wastefulness |
| Quiet luxury | Subtle elegance, Refinement | Ostentation, Flashiness |
| AI fluency | Tech literacy, Proficiency | Ignorance, Incompetence |
| Climavore | Eco-diet, Sustainable eating | Indulgence, Wasteful diet |
| Biohacking | Self-optimization, Enhancement | Neglect, Passivity |
| Doomscroll | Negative browsing, Overload | Positivity, Detachment |
| Carbon handprint | Positive impact, Contribution | Harm, Footprint |
| Edutainment | Learning fun, Education | Dullness, Boredom |
| Civic tech | Community tech, Engagement | Disconnection, Apathy |
| Manifest | Display, Reveal | Hide, Conceal |
| Delulu | Unrealistic, Delusional | Realistic, Grounded |
| Brat | Bold, Assertive | Submissive, Meek |
| Weird | Strange, Unusual | Normal, Typical |
| Cognitive | Mental, Intellectual | Unconscious, Ignorant |
| Totality | Completeness, Fullness | Partiality, Fragment |
| Allision | Collision, Impact | Avoidance, Separation |
| Slop | Low-quality, Trash | Quality, Excellence |
| Enshittification | Degradation, Decline | Improvement, Uplift |
| Rawdogging | Unprepared, Natural | Prepared, Artificial |
| Looksmaxxing | Self-improvement, Enhancement | Neglect, Deterioration |
| Firkle | Rummage, Search | Organize, Ignore |
| Gluschdich | Clumsy, Awkward | Graceful, Elegant |
| Inyeon | Fate, Connection | Randomness, Disconnection |
| Energiewende | Energy transition, Shift | Stagnation, Inaction |
| Pura vida | Optimism, Joy | Pessimism, Gloom |
| Vax | Vaccination, Immunity | Exposure, Vulnerability |
| Rizz | Charm, Appeal | Repulsion, Dullness |
| Selfie | Self-portrait, Snapshot | Group shot, Portrait |
| Twerk | Dance, Move | Stillness, Inactivity |
| Bougie | Pretentious, Luxe | Simple, Humble |
| Clickbait | Attention-grabber, Lure | Substance, Depth |
| Photobomb | Surprise, Interrupt | Planned, Coordinated |
| Rando | Random, Stranger | Familiar, Known |
| Girlboss | Empowered woman, Leader | Subordinate, Follower |
| WTF | Confusion, Shock | Clarity, Understanding |
| Era | Phase, Period | Timelessness, Eternity |
| Anti-tourism | Offbeat travel, Local | Mass tourism, Crowds |
| Nostalgia-core | Retro vibe, Sentiment | Modernity, Futurism |
| Canon event | Defining moment, Milestone | Insignificant, Routine |
| Main character | Protagonist, Star | Background, Extra |
| Soft launch | Subtle reveal, Hint | Grand announcement |
| Glow down | Decline, Fade | Glow up, Improvement |
| Explore | Discover, Investigate | Ignore, Avoid |
| Imagine | Envision, Dream | Reality, Fact |
| Embrace | Accept, Welcome | Reject, Resist |
| Challenge | Test, Obstacle | Ease, Simplicity |
| Strategize | Plan, Scheme | Improvise, React |
| Create | Build, Invent | Destroy, Demolish |
| Defy | Resist, Oppose | Comply, Submit |
| Avoid | Evade, Shun | Engage, Confront |
| Persevere | Endure, Persist | Quit, Surrender |
| Do | Act, Execute | Delay, Procrastinate |
| Altruistic | Selfless, Generous | Selfish, Greedy |
| Ego | Self-esteem, Pride | Humility, Modesty |
| Paradox | Contradiction, Puzzle | Clarity, Simplicity |
| Semantics | Meaning, Interpretation | Nonsense, Irrelevance |
| Doppelganger | Lookalike, Double | Original, Unique |
| Evidence | Proof, Testimony | Doubt, Uncertainty |
| Claim | Assertion, Statement | Denial, Refutation |
| Alliteration | Repetition, Rhythm | Randomness, Variety |
| Simile | Comparison, Likeness | Difference, Contrast |
| Metaphor | Symbol, Figure | Literal, Direct |
