Word Meaning
मायूब
ma'yūb
hiadjective
Meaning
Defective, blameworthy, reprehensible, or unseemly.
Detailed Meaning
The term describes anything marked by a flaw, vice, or social and moral impropriety. In the couplet, it refers to considering boastful claims before the beloved or friends as inappropriate or in bad taste. The poet balances this restraint against the genuine perfection of their poetic composition.
Etymology
Arabic origin, from the passive participle of the root ع-ي-ب ('-y-b), denoting fault or blemish.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is often set in contrast with 'khūb' (beautiful/good) to deliberate upon poetic etiquette, love, and moral decorum.
Examples
To boast of one's virtue was considered defective.
No flaw remained in that perfected craft.
Synonyms
दोषपूर्णअशोभनीयनिंदनीयनापसंद
Related Words
ऐबख़ूबदावा