Word Meaning
उम्मीद-वार
ummeed-wār
hiadjective
Meaning
Hopeful, expectant, an aspirant or candidate longing for fulfillment.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning one who carries hope, the word denotes a person living in longing expectation. In the couplet, it describes the persistent nature of desire and yearning ('khwahish') harbored by an ardent lover despite a lifetime spent in disappointment. It captures the paradox of eternal longing coexisting with despair.
Etymology
Persian: 'umīd' (hope) + '-wār' (suffix denoting possessing or bearing).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it often conveys the lover's unending spiritual or romantic expectation despite the beloved's indifference.
Examples
A hopeful heart waiting at the beloved's threshold.
Though dejected, the eye remains expectant of a glance.
Synonyms
आशावानमुंतज़िरआरज़ूमंद
Related Words
उम्मीदउम्मीदवारीना-उम्मीद