Word Meaning
बेज़ार
bezaar
hiadjective
Meaning
Weary, sick of, disgusted, or utterly alienated from something.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bezaar' expresses deep exhaustion, aversion, or existential disgust. In this couplet, 'jaan se bezaar' portrays the lover who has grown utterly tired of living, reduced to an impoverished wanderer pleading only for a glimpse of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian (bē + zār: originally meaning free of distress, later developing into weary, displeased, or estranged).
Usage
Frequently combined with 'jaan se' in ghazals to reflect the lover's utter despair and longing for death.
Examples
weary of the world and its people
sick of one's own existence
Synonyms
उकतायातंगदिल-बरदाश्तविरक्त
Related Words
बेज़ारीज़ार-ओ-क़तारनागवार