Word Meaning
बे-अदबी
be-adabī
hinoun
Meaning
Disrespect, discourtesy, impoliteness, or rudeness.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to insolence, lack of proper decorum, or an act of impudence. In the couplet, the speaker ironically notes that stating the austere preacher's true nature to his face would border on extreme discourtesy. It captures both direct social ill-manners and poetical insolence against moral authority.
Etymology
From Persian 'be-' (without) + Arabic 'adab' (etiquette, manners, respect) + Persian abstract noun suffix '-ī'.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it is frequently used to articulate the lover's audacious speech before the beloved or to mock the sanctimonious ascetic.
Examples
Forgive this discourtesy in your presence.
In the court of love, such boldness was taken as impudence.
Synonyms
गुस्ताख़ीअशिष्टताबे-हुरमतीना-फ़रमानी
Related Words
अदबबे-अदबबा-अदबतहज़ीब