Word Meaning

अलर्रग़्म

ala-r-raghm

hiprepositional phrase

Meaning

In spite of; despite; notwithstanding; contrary to expectation.

Detailed Meaning

An Arabic prepositional phrase meaning 'in spite of' or 'in defiance of'. In the given couplet, it highlights an outcome contrary to relentless effort: despite a lifetime spent tending to the pain, it remained persistently restless. It conveys a tone of tragic obstinacy or inescapable anguish.

Etymology

Arabic: 'alā ar-raghm (عَلَى الرَّغْمِ), combining 'alā (upon) and raghm (unwillingness, compulsion, or spite).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is employed as a formal and solemn Arabic phrase to express paradox or an outcome that defies prolonged striving.

Examples

Despite all patience, the heart remained agitated.

Notwithstanding our care, the wound would not heal.

Synonyms

बावजूदके बावजूदबर-ख़िलाफ़

Related Words

बरअक्सबावजूदख़िलाफ़
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