Word Meaning
बे-दीद
be-dīd
hiadjective
Meaning
Shameless, ungrateful, indifferent, or lacking regard and affection.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'be-dīd' denotes someone devoid of shame, fidelity, or tenderness, especially an uncaring lover. In this couplet, it describes a companion whose eye-contact was mere deception, exposing them as thoroughly callous and unfaithful the very next moment.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the negative prefix 'be-' (without) and 'dīd' (sight, look, regard).
Usage
In the ghazal, it is traditionally applied as an epithet to reprimand the beloved for turning their eyes away with cold disregard after showing intimacy.
Examples
The indifferent companion turned their eyes away without shame.
A faithless friend whose warmth was only an illusion.
Synonyms
बेमुरव्वतबेशर्मबेवफ़ानाक़द्रदान
Related Words
दीददीदारदीदा-ए-तरचश्म