Vocabulary
Posture
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.
Urdu meaning
حالت ، ادا، کیفیت، طرز
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Among the most striking has been his recent war of words with Pope Leo XIV, who has emerged as a moral counterweight to Washington`s hard-line posture.
Dawn Editorials —
Recalibrating positions
— 2026-04-26
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Beijing notably demonstrated this posture when it brokered the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023, helping restore diplomatic relations after years of tension.
Dawn Editorials —
Recalibrating positions
— 2026-04-26
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The US is likely to avoid large-scale direct military involvement in the region, which will reduce Israel`s hegemonic posture.
Dawn Editorials —
A new Pakistan
— 2026-04-19
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At the core of this posture lies the enduring imprint of the Nehruvian legacy.
Dawn Editorials —
Choosing not to be a peace-broker
— 2026-04-18
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In fact, New Delhi`s global posture continues to project ambition but without a corresponding strategic assertiveness.
Dawn Editorials —
Choosing not to be a peace-broker
— 2026-04-18
Synonyms
pose, strike an attitude, put on airs, attitudinize, behave affectedly
Antonyms
unerect, erect, unrighteous
Curator example
“a billionaire posturing as a hero of the working class”
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