चिंताजनक
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- Used to describe worrisome situations, news, or medical conditions.
- A formal word made of 'Chinta' (worry) and 'Janak' (maker).
- Does not change for gender or number (invariable adjective).
- Commonly heard in news broadcasts and professional settings.
The Hindi word चिंताजनक (Chintājanak) is a sophisticated adjective used to describe situations, conditions, or news that cause a person to feel anxious, worried, or alarmed. To understand this word deeply, one must look at its morphological roots. It is a compound word derived from Sanskrit: 'Chinta' (चिंता), meaning 'worry' or 'anxiety', and 'Janak' (जनक), meaning 'producer', 'generator', or 'father'. Therefore, etymologically, anything that is Chintajanak is a 'producer of worry'. In English, we most often translate this as 'concerning', 'worrisome', 'alarming', or 'serious'. It is a word that carries significant weight; you wouldn't use it for a minor inconvenience like losing a pen, but you would use it for a sudden drop in a student's grades, a rising fever, or a declining economy.
- Core Concept
- The word identifies an external trigger that creates internal anxiety. It shifts the focus from the person feeling the worry to the situation causing it.
शहर में प्रदूषण का स्तर बहुत चिंताजनक है। (The pollution level in the city is very worrisome.)
In everyday conversation, you will hear this word in formal contexts such as news broadcasts, medical reports, and official meetings. For instance, a doctor might describe a patient's declining health as chintajanak. Unlike the word 'परेशान' (pareshan), which describes a person being bothered, chintajanak describes the objective state of a problem. It implies that the situation is not just 'bad', but that it demands immediate attention or thought because of its potential negative consequences. In the realm of climate change or global politics, this word is a staple. If a news anchor says, "The situation at the border is chintajanak," they are signaling to the audience that the gravity of the matter is high.
उसकी गिरती हुई सेहत चिंताजनक विषय है। (His falling health is a worrisome subject.)
Furthermore, the word is often paired with nouns like 'स्थिति' (sthiti - situation), 'मामला' (maamla - matter), or 'खबर' (khabar - news). By using this word, the speaker elevates the conversation from casual gossip to serious discourse. It is a bridge between A2 (Elementary) and B1 (Intermediate) Hindi because it requires the speaker to move beyond simple adjectives like 'बुरा' (bad) to more nuanced, descriptive vocabulary that expresses specific emotional outcomes caused by external events.
- Nuance
- It differs from 'गंभीर' (serious) in that it specifically evokes the feeling of 'Chinta' (worry). A serious situation might be stable, but a 'chintajanak' situation suggests it might get worse.
आर्थिक मंदी का प्रभाव काफी चिंताजनक हो सकता है। (The impact of the economic recession can be quite alarming.)
Using चिंताजनक correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. In Hindi grammar, adjectives usually precede the noun they modify or follow a linking verb like 'है' (is) or 'था' (was). Because Chintajanak is a qualitative adjective, it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes. Whether the situation (sthiti - feminine) is worrisome or the news (samachar - masculine) is worrisome, the word remains Chintajanak. This makes it relatively easy for learners to integrate into their speech once the meaning is grasped.
- Sentence Structure 1: Subject + Adjective + Verb
- This is the most common way to state that a specific situation is alarming. Example: 'यह खबर चिंताजनक है' (This news is worrisome).
परीक्षा के परिणाम चिंताजनक थे। (The exam results were worrisome.)
Another common usage is as an attributive adjective, where it directly precedes the noun. This is frequently seen in headlines or formal reports. Phrases like 'chintajanak sthiti' (worrisome situation) or 'chintajanak pahlu' (worrisome aspect) are very common. When you use it this way, you are defining the nature of the noun itself. It allows the speaker to categorize the problem immediately. For example, 'हमें इस चिंताजनक मामले पर बात करनी चाहिए' (We should talk about this worrisome matter). Here, the word sets the tone for the entire discussion, signaling that the conversation is not light-hearted.
आज की चिंताजनक दुनिया में शांति बहुत ज़रूरी है। (In today's worrisome world, peace is very important.)
For advanced learners, Chintajanak can be used to compare degrees of concern using words like 'अत्यंत' (extremely) or 'काफी' (quite). 'यह स्थिति अत्यंत चिंताजनक है' (This situation is extremely worrisome). This level of precision helps in professional environments. In academic writing, it is used to highlight findings that suggest negative trends. For instance, 'Data shows a chintajanak increase in temperatures.' By mastering these patterns, you can express complex social and personal concerns with the same gravity as a native speaker.
- Common Pairs
- 1. Chintajanak Sthiti (Situation) 2. Chintajanak Khabar (News) 3. Chintajanak Sanket (Sign/Signal) 4. Chintajanak Vishay (Subject).
बाढ़ के बाद हालात चिंताजनक बने हुए हैं। (After the flood, the conditions remain worrisome.)
If you turn on a Hindi news channel like Aaj Tak or NDTV India, you are almost guaranteed to hear चिंताजनक within the first twenty minutes. It is the quintessential 'news word'. Journalists use it to describe everything from fluctuating stock markets to rising crime rates. Headlines often scream: "बढ़ती बेरोजगारी की दर चिंताजनक!" (Rising unemployment rate worrisome!). This context is where the word feels most at home—reporting on societal issues that affect the public's well-being. It provides a level of objectivity while still acknowledging the emotional response the news should elicit.
- News Context
- Used to describe statistics, political developments, and environmental crises. It acts as a call to attention for the viewer.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि मरीज की हालत अब चिंताजनक नहीं है। (The doctor said that the patient's condition is no longer worrisome.)
In a medical or hospital setting, the word takes on a very specific, literal meaning. When a doctor says a patient's condition is chintajanak, they are often using it as a professional euphemism for 'critical' or 'unstable'. It is a way to communicate the gravity of the situation to the family without necessarily using overly technical jargon. Conversely, hearing that a situation is 'no longer chintajanak' is a moment of immense relief. In this way, the word is deeply tied to the human experience of health and recovery in the Hindi-speaking world.
बच्चों का मोबाइल फोन का अधिक उपयोग चिंताजनक है। (Children's excessive use of mobile phones is worrisome.)
Social media and opinion pieces (Editorials) are another rich source for this word. Bloggers and activists use it to highlight social injustices. In a Twitter thread about climate change, you might see: "हिमालय में बर्फ का पिघलना एक चिंताजनक संकेत है" (The melting of ice in the Himalayas is a worrisome sign). It serves to validate the speaker's concern and invite others to share in that urgency. Whether in a formal speech by a politician or a serious discussion between parents about their child's behavior, Chintajanak is the go-to word for expressing that something is not right and needs fixing.
- Formal Debates
- In school or college debates, students use this word to emphasize the negative impact of the topic they are arguing against.
देश की सुरक्षा के लिए यह एक चिंताजनक पहलू है। (This is a worrisome aspect for the country's security.)
The most frequent mistake learners make with चिंताजनक is confusing it with the word 'Chintit' (चिंतित). While both words share the root 'Chinta' (worry), they function very differently. Chintit is an adjective that describes a person's emotional state (worried), whereas Chintajanak describes the thing that causes that state (worrisome). If you say "Main chintajanak hoon," you are literally saying "I am worrisome/alarming," suggesting that you are a problem for others! What you likely mean is "Main chintit hoon" (I am worried). This distinction is crucial for clear communication.
- The 'Person vs. Situation' Rule
- Person = Chintit (चिंतित). Situation = Chintajanak (चिंताजनक).
गलत: मैं बहुत चिंताजनक हूँ। (Wrong: I am very worrisome.)
सही: मैं बहुत चिंतित हूँ। (Right: I am very worried.)
Another mistake is using Chintajanak for trivial matters. Because the word has a formal and serious tone, using it for something minor like a broken shoelace sounds dramatic or sarcastic. Native speakers reserve this word for matters of health, finance, safety, or significant social issues. If you use it too lightly, you might come across as someone who overreacts. For small worries, words like 'परेशानी' (pareshani - trouble) or 'ठीक नहीं' (not okay) are more appropriate. Understanding the 'weight' of a word is just as important as knowing its definition.
गलत: चाय ठंडी होना चिंताजनक है। (Wrong: Tea getting cold is worrisome - too dramatic.)
Finally, avoid over-inflecting the word. As mentioned in the grammar section, Chintajanak does not change for gender or number. Some learners try to make it 'chintajanaki' for feminine nouns like 'baat' (talk/matter), but this is incorrect. The suffix '-janak' is a fixed Sanskrit-derived ending. Keeping it stable will ensure your Hindi sounds natural and grammatically sound. Remembering that it is an 'Invariable Adjective' will save you from many common grammatical pitfalls.
- Common Grammatical Error
- Trying to change the ending to match feminine nouns. Incorrect: चिंताजनकी खबर. Correct: चिंताजनक खबर.
यह एक चिंताजनक बात है। (This is a worrisome matter. - Correct usage with feminine noun 'baat')
To broaden your Hindi vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that are similar to चिंताजनक but offer different shades of meaning. The most common alternative is 'Gambhir' (गंभीर), which means 'serious'. While all chintajanak situations are gambhir, not all gambhir situations are chintajanak. For example, a serious conversation might be productive and calm, not necessarily causing anxiety. Chintajanak specifically adds that element of 'worry'. Knowing when to choose one over the other will make your Hindi more precise.
- Comparison: Chintajanak vs. Gambhir
- Chintajanak: Alarming/Worrisome (Focus on anxiety).
Gambhir: Serious/Grave (Focus on importance/weight).
उसका व्यवहार काफी चिंताजनक है। (His behavior is quite worrisome.)
Another synonym is 'Daraavna' (डरावना), which means 'scary'. This is a more informal and visceral word. You would use daraavna for a horror movie or a scary dog, but chintajanak for a scary economic trend. Chintajanak is intellectual worry; daraavna is primal fear. Then there is 'Vikat' (विकट), which means 'formidable' or 'terrible'. This is often used for very difficult situations or terrains. For example, 'vikat paristhiti' (a terrible/difficult situation). It implies a struggle more than just a worry.
यह समस्या अब विकट रूप ले रही है। (This problem is now taking a formidable/serious form.)
On the opposite end, if you want to say something is 'not worrisome', the word is 'Santoshjanak' (संतोषजनक), meaning 'satisfactory'. Notice the same '-janak' suffix! Just as Chintajanak produces worry, Santoshjanak produces Santosh (satisfaction). This is a great way to remember the word family. Another antonym is 'Rahatpurn' (राहतपूर्ण), meaning 'relieving'. Using these alternatives will help you navigate complex conversations where you need to balance concern with hope or describe the severity of a situation accurately.
- Word Map
- 1. Worrisome -> Chintajanak. 2. Serious -> Gambhir. 3. Satisfactory -> Santoshjanak. 4. Scary -> Daraavna.
मरीज की स्थिति अब संतोषजनक है। (The patient's condition is now satisfactory.)
How Formal Is It?
Curiosidade
The suffix '-janak' is the same root used for the word 'Janak', the name of King Janaka in the Ramayana, who was the 'father' (progenitor) of Sita.
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing 'ta' as a hard English 'T' (it should be dental).
- Adding an 'ee' sound at the end (Chintajanaki).
- Missing the nasal 'n' in 'Chin'.
- Merging 'ja' and 'nak' too fast.
- Pronouncing 'ch' as 'sh'.
Nível de dificuldade
Easy to recognize due to the common 'Chinta' root.
Requires remembering the '-janak' suffix and formal context.
The word is long but follows standard phonetic rules.
Very common in news, making it easy to practice.
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Gramática essencial
Invariable Adjectives
चिंताजनक doesn't change for 'Sthiti' (f) or 'Samachar' (m).
Adverbial Formation with 'Roop Se'
चिंताजनक + रूप से = Worrisomely.
Compound Sanskrit Suffixes
Using '-janak' to create adjectives from nouns.
Word Order: Adjective before Noun
चिंताजनक खबर (Worrisome news).
Predicate Adjective Position
यह खबर चिंताजनक है। (Subject + Adjective + Verb).
Exemplos por nível
यह खबर चिंताजनक है।
This news is worrisome.
Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb structure.
उसकी सेहत चिंताजनक है।
His/Her health is worrisome.
Adjective modifying the feminine noun 'sehat'.
क्या यह चिंताजनक है?
Is this worrisome?
Interrogative sentence using 'kya'.
यह स्थिति चिंताजनक नहीं है।
This situation is not worrisome.
Negative sentence using 'nahi'.
परिणाम चिंताजनक थे।
The results were worrisome.
Past tense 'the' used with plural masculine noun 'parinaam'.
चिंताजनक बात मत करो।
Don't talk about worrisome things.
Imperative negative sentence.
आज का दिन चिंताजनक था।
Today was a worrisome day.
Describing a period of time (din).
वह खबर बहुत चिंताजनक है।
That news is very worrisome.
Using 'bahut' as an intensifier.
शहर का प्रदूषण स्तर चिंताजनक है।
The city's pollution level is worrisome.
Compound subject 'Pradushan star'.
मरीज की हालत चिंताजनक बनी हुई है।
The patient's condition remains worrisome.
Using 'bani hui hai' to show a continuing state.
यह एक चिंताजनक समस्या है।
This is a worrisome problem.
Attributive use of adjective before 'samasya'.
नदी का जलस्तर चिंताजनक रूप से बढ़ रहा है।
The river's water level is rising in a worrisome way.
Using 'chintajanak roop se' as an adverbial phrase.
उसके अंक बहुत चिंताजनक हैं।
His marks are very worrisome.
Plural agreement with 'ank' (marks).
यह रिपोर्ट काफी चिंताजनक है।
This report is quite worrisome.
Using 'kafi' to mean 'quite' or 'fairly'.
क्या हालात अभी भी चिंताजनक हैं?
Are the conditions still worrisome?
Use of 'abhi bhi' (still).
हमें चिंताजनक संकेतों को नजरअंदाज नहीं करना चाहिए।
We should not ignore worrisome signs.
Using 'chahiye' for obligation/suggestion.
देश में बढ़ती बेरोजगारी चिंताजनक विषय है।
Rising unemployment in the country is a worrisome subject.
Complex subject phrase.
डॉक्टरों के लिए यह वायरस चिंताजनक साबित हो रहा है।
This virus is proving to be worrisome for doctors.
Using 'saabit ho raha hai' (is proving to be).
उसकी चुप्पी बहुत चिंताजनक थी।
His silence was very worrisome.
Abstract noun 'chuppi' as subject.
पर्यावरण में बदलाव एक चिंताजनक संकेत है।
Changes in the environment are a worrisome sign.
Defining a sign/signal.
यह मामला अब काफी चिंताजनक मोड़ ले चुका है।
This matter has now taken a quite worrisome turn.
Using 'mod le chuka hai' (has taken a turn).
सरकार के लिए यह आंकड़े चिंताजनक हो सकते हैं।
These statistics could be worrisome for the government.
Using 'ho sakte hain' (can/could be).
विपक्ष ने इस स्थिति को चिंताजनक बताया।
The opposition described this situation as worrisome.
Using 'bataya' (told/described) in a formal sense.
चिंताजनक बात यह है कि किसी के पास समाधान नहीं है।
The worrisome thing is that no one has a solution.
Using 'chintajanak baat yeh hai ki...' as a sentence starter.
ग्लोबल वार्मिंग के प्रभाव अत्यंत चिंताजनक हैं।
The effects of global warming are extremely worrisome.
Use of 'atyant' (extremely) for high intensity.
शिक्षा के गिरते स्तर पर चर्चा करना चिंताजनक आवश्यकता बन गई है।
Discussing the falling standards of education has become a worrisome necessity.
Using an infinitive phrase as the subject.
उनकी आर्थिक नीतियां भविष्य के लिए चिंताजनक लग रही हैं।
Their economic policies are looking worrisome for the future.
Using 'lag rahi hain' (are looking/seeming).
यह एक ऐसा चिंताजनक पहलू है जिसे हम अनदेखा नहीं कर सकते।
This is such a worrisome aspect that we cannot ignore.
Relative clause structure 'aisa... jise'.
समाज में बढ़ती असहिष्णुता वाकई चिंताजनक है।
The increasing intolerance in society is indeed worrisome.
Use of 'vaakai' (indeed/really).
चिंताजनक स्थिति को देखते हुए, आपातकाल घोषित किया गया।
Considering the worrisome situation, an emergency was declared.
Participial phrase 'dekhate hue' (looking at/considering).
यह रिपोर्ट स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की चिंताजनक तस्वीर पेश करती है।
This report presents a worrisome picture of health services.
Metaphorical use of 'tasveer' (picture).
यदि सुधार नहीं हुआ, तो परिणाम चिंताजनक होंगे।
If there is no improvement, the results will be worrisome.
Conditional sentence 'yadi... toh'.
लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों का ह्रास एक चिंताजनक वैश्विक प्रवृत्ति है।
The erosion of democratic values is a worrisome global trend.
High-level vocabulary like 'hraas' (erosion) and 'pravritti' (trend).
लेखक ने आधुनिक समाज की चिंताजनक विडंबनाओं पर प्रकाश डाला है।
The author has highlighted the worrisome ironies of modern society.
Literary context using 'vidambanaon' (ironies).
यह चिंताजनक तथ्य है कि डेटा गोपनीयता अब सुरक्षित नहीं है।
It is a worrisome fact that data privacy is no longer secure.
Using 'tathya' (fact) to ground the concern.
संसाधनों का अंधाधुंध दोहन चिंताजनक भविष्य की ओर संकेत करता है।
The indiscriminate exploitation of resources points towards a worrisome future.
Complex noun phrase as subject.
इस शोध के निष्कर्ष न केवल चौंकाने वाले हैं, बल्कि चिंताजनक भी हैं।
The conclusions of this research are not only shocking but also worrisome.
Correlative conjunction 'na keval... balki... bhi'.
चिंताजनक बात यह है कि युवा पीढ़ी अपनी संस्कृति से दूर हो रही है।
The worrisome thing is that the younger generation is moving away from its culture.
Sociological commentary.
न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता पर उठते सवाल चिंताजनक हैं।
The rising questions on the independence of the judiciary are worrisome.
Using a participial phrase to modify the subject.
आर्थिक असमानता का यह स्तर किसी भी राष्ट्र के लिए चिंताजनक है।
This level of economic inequality is worrisome for any nation.
Abstract socio-economic discussion.
मानवीय संवेदनाओं का क्रमिक लोप अत्यंत चिंताजनक परिघटना है।
The gradual disappearance of human sensibilities is an extremely worrisome phenomenon.
Highly formal Sanskritized vocabulary.
बौद्धिक संपदा के अनधिकृत उपयोग की चिंताजनक व्यापकता सर्वविदित है।
The worrisome prevalence of unauthorized use of intellectual property is well-known.
Abstract noun strings typical of academic Hindi.
पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में असंतुलन की यह चिंताजनक पराकाष्ठा है।
This is the worrisome pinnacle of imbalance in the ecosystem.
Using 'parakastha' (pinnacle/extreme) for emphasis.
राजनीतिक संवाद के गिरते स्तर की चिंताजनक गूँज चारों ओर सुनाई दे रही है।
The worrisome echo of the falling standards of political discourse is heard everywhere.
Metaphorical and poetic structure.
यह चिंताजनक विरोधाभास है कि विकास के साथ-साथ विनाश भी बढ़ रहा है।
It is a worrisome paradox that destruction is increasing alongside development.
Philosophical paradox structure.
नैतिक मूल्यों का यह पतन समाज के लिए एक चिंताजनक पदचिह्न छोड़ जाएगा।
This fall of moral values will leave a worrisome footprint for society.
Future tense with metaphorical 'padchihn' (footprint).
सूचना के युग में 'सत्य' की चिंताजनक अस्पष्टता एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
In the age of information, the worrisome ambiguity of 'truth' is a major challenge.
Epistemological discussion.
सांस्कृतिक पहचान का संकट एक चिंताजनक और जटिल मुद्दा बनता जा रहा है।
The crisis of cultural identity is becoming a worrisome and complex issue.
Using 'banta ja raha hai' for a progressive process.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Frequentemente confundido com
Chintit means 'worried' (describes a person). Chintajanak means 'worrisome' (describes a thing).
Chinta is the noun 'worry'. Chintajanak is the adjective 'worrisome'.
Chintan means 'contemplation' or 'deep thinking', which is usually positive or neutral, unlike Chintajanak.
Expressões idiomáticas
— A big worrisome question or doubt hanging over something.
उसकी ईमानदारी पर चिंताजनक प्रश्नचिह्न लग गया है।
Formal— A heavy, worrisome silence that suggests something is wrong.
धमाके के बाद वहां चिंताजनक सन्नाटा छा गया।
Neutral— Metaphorical 'alarm bell' for a situation.
यह खबर हमारे लिए चिंताजनक घंटी है।
Informal— Metaphorical 'clouds of worry' looming over a situation.
अर्थव्यवस्था पर चिंताजनक बादल मंडरा रहे हैं।
Literary— To be in a critical or alarming state.
पुरानी इमारत चिंताजनक स्थिति में है।
Neutral— When a situation takes a turn for the worse.
बीमारी ने अब चिंताजनक मोड़ ले लिया है।
Neutral— The limit beyond which things become alarming.
कर्ज चिंताजनक सीमा पार कर गया है।
Formal— The 'shadow' of worry cast over an event.
त्योहार पर मंदी का चिंताजनक साया है।
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Both share the root 'Chinta'.
Chintit is for the person feeling the emotion. Chintajanak is for the thing causing the emotion.
मैं चिंतित हूँ क्योंकि खबर चिंताजनक है।
Both imply a serious situation.
Gambhir means 'serious' (can be good or bad). Chintajanak always implies 'worrying' (bad).
वह एक गंभीर छात्र है (He is a serious student - positive).
Both describe negative situations.
Bhayanak is 'scary' or 'terrible' (primal fear). Chintajanak is 'concerning' (intellectual worry).
शेर बहुत भयानक था।
Both used for bad situations.
Vikat focus on how 'difficult' or 'dire' it is to solve. Chintajanak focuses on the 'anxiety' it causes.
पहाड़ों में रास्ता विकट है।
Both are negative adjectives.
Dukhad means 'sad' (about the past/loss). Chintajanak means 'worrisome' (about the future/threat).
उसकी मौत की खबर दुखद थी।
Padrões de frases
यह [Noun] चिंताजनक है।
यह खबर चिंताजनक है।
[Noun] का स्तर चिंताजनक है।
प्रदूषण का स्तर चिंताजनक है।
यह एक चिंताजनक [Noun] है।
यह एक चिंताजनक समस्या है।
चिंताजनक बात यह है कि [Sentence]。
चिंताजनक बात यह है कि वह बीमार है।
[Noun] चिंताजनक रूप से [Verb] रहा है।
तापमान चिंताजनक रूप से बढ़ रहा है।
[Noun] को देखते हुए, स्थिति चिंताजनक है।
आंकड़ों को देखते हुए, स्थिति चिंताजनक है।
[Abstract Noun] की चिंताजनक तस्वीर [Verb] है।
यह रिपोर्ट समाज की चिंताजनक तस्वीर पेश करती है।
[Noun] की चिंताजनक पराकाष्ठा [Verb] है।
यह भ्रष्टाचार की चिंताजनक पराकाष्ठा है।
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Very common in news, formal writing, and medical contexts.
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Using 'Chintajanak' for yourself.
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Main chintit hoon. (I am worried.)
Chintajanak means 'worrisome' (the cause), not 'worried' (the feeling).
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Saying 'Chintajanaki khabar'.
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Chintajanak khabar.
The word is invariable; it doesn't change for feminine nouns.
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Using it for very minor things.
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Yeh thoda bura hai. (This is a bit bad.)
Chintajanak is a heavy, formal word. Using it for a cold coffee sounds sarcastic.
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Confusing it with 'Chintan'.
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Vah chintan kar raha hai. (He is contemplating.)
Chintan is the act of thinking deeply; Chintajanak is the quality of a problem.
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Spelling it as 'Chintajanak' without the dot (bindu).
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चिंताजनक (with the nasal dot).
The nasal 'n' is essential for the correct sound and spelling.
Dicas
Invariable Nature
Remember that 'chintajanak' never changes its ending. No matter what the noun is, it stays the same. This is a common feature of many Sanskrit-derived Hindi adjectives.
News Buddy
If you want to understand this word better, watch a 5-minute news summary in Hindi. You will almost certainly hear it used to describe a political or environmental situation.
Suffix Logic
Learn other '-janak' words like 'Santoshjanak' (satisfactory) and 'Ashajanak' (hopeful). This will help you learn three words for the price of one suffix!
Medical Gravity
In a medical context, 'chintajanak' is a polite but serious way to say a patient is in critical condition. Use it with care and empathy.
Serious Tone
When speaking, lower your pitch slightly when using this word. It conveys that you understand the gravity of what you are saying.
Formal Reports
In professional emails or reports, 'chintajanak' is the perfect word to bring attention to a problem without using emotional language like 'I am scared'.
The Generator Mnemonic
Associate '-janak' with a 'generator'. A Chintajanak situation is a 'Worry Generator'. This visual usually helps students remember the meaning instantly.
Chintit vs Chintajanak
Always double-check: Am I talking about a person (Chintit) or a thing (Chintajanak)? This is the #1 mistake even intermediate learners make.
Social Issues
In India, social issues like 'mehangai' (inflation) are often called 'chintajanak'. Using this word shows you are aware of the local social discourse.
Focus on the Suffix
Sometimes in fast speech, the 'Chinta' part is clear but the 'janak' is fast. If you hear 'Chinta...' at the start of an adjective, it's likely this word.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'CHINTA' as worry and 'JANAK' as the 'generator'. A CHINTA-JANAK situation is a 'Worry-Generator'.
Associação visual
Imagine a machine labeled 'JANAK' that is spitting out little clouds labeled 'CHINTA'. The machine is chintajanak.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to use 'चिंताजनक' in a sentence about the weather today. Then, use 'चिंतित' to describe how you feel about that weather.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'Cintā' (thought/worry) and 'Janaka' (producing/causing).
Significado original: Literally 'that which produces thought/worry'.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit roots).Contexto cultural
Be careful when using it with friends; it might sound too formal or alarmist for minor personal issues.
Similar to how 'concerning' is used in BBC or CNN reports to maintain a professional distance while signaling gravity.
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Contextos reais
Medical
- मरीज की हालत चिंताजनक है।
- चिंताजनक लक्षण
- रिपोर्ट चिंताजनक आई है।
- अब स्थिति चिंताजनक नहीं है।
Environment
- प्रदूषण का स्तर चिंताजनक है।
- ग्लोबल वार्मिंग चिंताजनक है।
- पानी की कमी चिंताजनक है।
- चिंताजनक जलवायु परिवर्तन
Economy
- शेयर बाजार में चिंताजनक गिरावट
- महंगाई की दर चिंताजनक है।
- आर्थिक मंदी चिंताजनक है।
- बेरोजगारी एक चिंताजनक मुद्दा है।
Education
- परीक्षा के परिणाम चिंताजनक हैं।
- उसका व्यवहार चिंताजनक है।
- स्कूल में हाजिरी चिंताजनक है।
- पढ़ाई का स्तर चिंताजनक है।
Politics
- सीमा पर स्थिति चिंताजनक है।
- चिंताजनक बयान
- कानून-व्यवस्था चिंताजनक है।
- विपक्ष के लिए चिंताजनक संकेत
Iniciadores de conversa
"क्या आपको लगता है कि शहर का प्रदूषण चिंताजनक है?"
"आज की सबसे चिंताजनक खबर क्या थी?"
"क्या बच्चों का ज्यादा फोन चलाना चिंताजनक है?"
"इस प्रोजेक्ट में आपको क्या चिंताजनक लग रहा है?"
"क्या यह स्थिति हमारे भविष्य के लिए चिंताजनक है?"
Temas para diário
अपने जीवन की किसी ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जो हाल ही में चिंताजनक रही हो।
दुनिया की तीन सबसे चिंताजनक समस्याओं के बारे में अपने विचार लिखें।
जब आप किसी चिंताजनक स्थिति में होते हैं, तो आप उसे कैसे संभालते हैं?
क्या आपको लगता है कि मीडिया चीजों को ज्यादा चिंताजनक बनाकर पेश करता है?
एक डायरी प्रविष्टि लिखें जहाँ एक डॉक्टर आपको कोई चिंताजनक खबर देता है।
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasGenerally, no. If you say a person is 'chintajanak', it means they *cause* worry to others (like a troublesome person). To say a person is worried, use 'chintit'.
Yes, much more. 'Bura' just means 'bad'. 'Chintajanak' specifically means 'alarming' or 'concerning' and is used in professional settings.
No. It is an invariable adjective. You say 'chintajanak khabar' (f) and 'chintajanak samachar' (m).
The most direct opposite is 'santoshjanak' (satisfactory) or 'ashajanak' (hopeful).
On news channels (TV/Radio) and in hospitals when doctors discuss a patient's health.
It is a nasal 'n'. Your tongue should be behind your upper teeth. It sounds like the 'n' in 'hint'.
It might sound a bit too dramatic. For small things, use 'pareshani' or just say 'theek nahi hai'.
It means 'producer' or 'creator'. It comes from Sanskrit.
Yes, 'bahut' (very) or 'atyant' (extremely) are commonly used with it.
It is used to describe trends, data points, or social phenomena that suggest a negative outcome, such as 'chintajanak vriddhi' (worrisome increase).
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Translate to Hindi: 'The pollution in the city is worrisome.'
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Write a sentence using 'चिंताजनक' and 'खबर'.
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Translate to English: 'मरीज की हालत चिंताजनक है।'
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Explain the difference between 'चिंतित' and 'चिंताजनक' in one sentence.
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Write a sentence about global warming using 'चिंताजनक'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'This is a worrisome sign.'
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Use 'चिंताजनक रूप से' in a sentence about prices.
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Write a sentence about exam results using 'चिंताजनक'.
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Translate to English: 'चिंताजनक बात यह है कि समय कम है।'
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Create a headline using 'बेरोजगारी' and 'चिंताजनक'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'His silence was worrisome.'
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Write a sentence about the future using 'चिंताजनक'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'Is the situation worrisome?'
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Write a sentence using 'अत्यंत चिंताजनक'.
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Translate to English: 'यह एक चिंताजनक पहलू है।'
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Use 'चिंताजनक' to describe a doctor's report.
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Translate to Hindi: 'The decline is worrisome.'
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Write a sentence about water shortage.
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Translate to Hindi: 'A worrisome turn'.
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Write a sentence using 'चिंताजनक' and 'समाज'.
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Say: 'चिंताजनक' (Chin-taa-ja-nak)
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Say: 'यह खबर चिंताजनक है।' (This news is worrisome.)
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Say: 'मरीज की हालत चिंताजनक है।' (The patient's condition is worrisome.)
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Say: 'प्रदूषण का स्तर चिंताजनक है।' (The pollution level is worrisome.)
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Say: 'अत्यंत चिंताजनक' (Extremely worrisome)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक संकेत' (Worrisome sign)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक स्थिति' (Worrisome situation)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक परिणाम' (Worrisome results)
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Say: 'यह एक चिंताजनक समस्या है।' (This is a worrisome problem.)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक रूप से' (Worrisomely)
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Say: 'क्या यह चिंताजनक है?' (Is this worrisome?)
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Say: 'खबर चिंताजनक नहीं है।' (The news is not worrisome.)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक बात' (Worrisome matter)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक मोड़' (Worrisome turn)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक पहलू' (Worrisome aspect)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक तस्वीर' (Worrisome picture)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक भविष्य' (Worrisome future)
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Say: 'आंकड़े चिंताजनक हैं।' (Statistics are worrisome.)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक चुप्पी' (Worrisome silence)
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Say: 'चिंताजनक कमी' (Worrisome shortage)
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Listen to the word: 'चिंताजनक'. What is the root?
Listen to the sentence: 'यह खबर चिंताजनक है।' Is it good news?
Listen to: 'मरीज की हालत अब चिंताजनक नहीं है।' Is the doctor worried now?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक रूप से महंगाई बढ़ रही है।' What is increasing?
Identify the adjective in: 'यह एक चिंताजनक समस्या है।'
Listen to: 'अत्यंत चिंताजनक'। What does 'atyant' mean?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक संकेत'। What is the last word?
Listen to: 'परिणाम चिंताजनक थे।' What is the tense?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक बात यह है कि...' What comes next?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक मंदी'। What does 'mandi' mean?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक पहलू'। How many syllables in 'chintajanak'?
Listen to: 'क्या यह चिंताजनक है?' Is it a question?
Listen to: 'उसकी चुप्पी चिंताजनक थी।' What was worrisome?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक गिरावट'। Does it mean 'increase'?
Listen to: 'चिंताजनक मंजर'। What does 'manzar' mean?
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Summary
चिंताजनक (Chintajanak) is your 'red flag' word for situations that cause anxiety. Remember: use it for the *situation* (e.g., 'The news is worrisome'), not for the *person* (e.g., 'I am worried'). Example: 'मरीज की हालत चिंताजनक है' (The patient's condition is worrisome).
- Used to describe worrisome situations, news, or medical conditions.
- A formal word made of 'Chinta' (worry) and 'Janak' (maker).
- Does not change for gender or number (invariable adjective).
- Commonly heard in news broadcasts and professional settings.
Invariable Nature
Remember that 'chintajanak' never changes its ending. No matter what the noun is, it stays the same. This is a common feature of many Sanskrit-derived Hindi adjectives.
News Buddy
If you want to understand this word better, watch a 5-minute news summary in Hindi. You will almost certainly hear it used to describe a political or environmental situation.
Suffix Logic
Learn other '-janak' words like 'Santoshjanak' (satisfactory) and 'Ashajanak' (hopeful). This will help you learn three words for the price of one suffix!
Medical Gravity
In a medical context, 'chintajanak' is a polite but serious way to say a patient is in critical condition. Use it with care and empathy.
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