Word Meaning
निरास
nirās
hiadjective
Meaning
Hopeless, disappointed, despondent, deprived of hope.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindi poetry, 'nirās' signifies a state of utter despondency or dashed expectations. In the context of the couplet, it describes the lover being stripped of all hope and expectations due to the beloved's persistent cruelty. The term represents emotional abandonment and unfulfilled yearning.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'nirāśā' (निराशा) / Prakrit 'nirāsa' (निरास), composed of 'nir-' (without) + 'āśā' (hope).
Usage
In Urdu ghazal, 'nirās' is an Indic/Tadbhav alternative to the Persian-Arabic 'nā-ummed' or 'māyūs', often used to convey tender pathos.
Examples
Dil ko nirās na kar aye sanam
Nirās hokar tere dar se na laute koi
Synonyms
नाउम्मीदमायूसहताश
Related Words
निराशाआसनिरासा