Word Meaning
बद-अहद
bad-ahd
hiadjective
Meaning
Faithless, unfaithful, one who breaks a promise or covenant.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian-Urdu compound morphology, 'bad-ahd' denotes an individual who breaches vows or contracts. In classical ghazal tradition, it is commonly addressed to the beloved who repeatedly fails to honor promises of love and faithfulness. In this couplet, Mir addresses this fickle or oath-breaking beloved with playful reproach.
Etymology
Compound of Persian 'bad' (bad, evil) and Arabic 'ahd' (covenant, promise).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bad-ahd' is a common epithet for the beloved who persistently breaks pledges of fidelity.
Examples
He proved to be faithless and deserted his companions.
Do not trust the promises of an oath-breaker.
Synonyms
बे-वफ़ाअहद-शिकनझूठा
Related Words
अहदअहद-शिकनीबद-क़ौल