Word Meaning
नादान
Nādān
hiadjective / noun
Meaning
Ignorant, foolish, naive, or simple-minded person.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'nādān' denotes someone lacking wisdom, discernment, or worldly insight. In this couplet by Mir, it is used vocatively to chide the naive self or listener who expects enduring grief and fidelity in an indifferent world. It highlights the poignant delusion of mourning in a reality where mortal loss is swiftly forgotten.
Etymology
Persian: nā- (negative prefix, 'not/un-') + dān (present stem of dānistan, 'to know/wise').
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal as an affectionate or despairing apostrophe to one's own gullible heart ('dil-e-nādān').
Examples
The naive heart still yearns for impossible devotion.
O foolish one, do not look for loyalty in this desolate land.
Synonyms
नासमझअज्ञानीबेवक़ूफ़सदा-लौह
Related Words
नादानीदानादानिशदानिशमंद