Word Meaning
उचट
uchat
hiverb
Meaning
To become alienated, weary, or detached from something.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, the term signifies losing interest or feeling deeply alienated and weary of a state or action. In this couplet, 'ji uchat gaya' describes how the speaker's heart has become exhausted and estranged even from grieving and lamentation, leading to total, portrait-like stillness.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit / Sanskrit 'उच्चटति' (uccaṭati), meaning to break away, rebound, or become separated.
Usage
In Urdu ghazals, the idiom 'ji uchatna' commonly expresses profound emotional exhaustion and complete disillusionment with life or grief.
Examples
His heart grew utterly weary of the world's revelry.
Sleep was broken and flew away into the restless night.
Synonyms
बेज़ारविरक्तउकतायाउदासीन
Related Words
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