Meaning of
badgumaan
बदगुमान • بدگمان
English
mistrustful; suspicious
Hindi
अविश्वासी; संदेहपूर्ण
Urdu
بداعتماد; مشکوک
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
unki aañkhen men beimaani hai
unke lahzhe men badgumaani hai
ab mohabbat kahaan hai rishte men
unki baaton men meherbaani hai
1
bad-gumaani ko badha kar tum ne ye kya kar diya
KHud bhi tanhaa ho ga.e mujh ko bhi tanhaa kar diya
45
ye meri zid hi galat thii ki tujhsa ban jaaun
main ab na apni tarah hooñ na tere jaisa hooñ
hamaare beech zamaane ki badgumaani hai
main zindagi se zaraa kam hi baat karta hooñ
23
aate aate raah par vo aayenge
jaate jaate bad-gumaani jaayegi
19
gair kya denge mere baare men
tujh ko bas bad-gumaaniyaan denge
3
adavat haath ke patthar ne sheeshe se nibhaani hai
mere hi aks ko mujh se zaraa sii bad-gumaani hai
3
badgumaani ana hasad aslam
KHaak rishton pe daar jaate hain
2
le dooba ye badgumaani mujh...ko
kuchh bhi ho par hai KHuda meraa bhi
1
badgumaan jo hon unse kah dena
tumko raani banaa ke rakkhoonga
1
mazid itnaa padha mujh...ko tab aisi tarjumaani hai
mujhi se ishq hai us..ko mujhi se bad-gumaani hai
1
unki aañkhen men beimaani hai
unke lahzhe men badgumaani hai
ab mohabbat kahaan hai rishte men
unki baaton men meherbaani hai
1
bad-gumaani ko badha kar tum ne ye kya kar diya
KHud bhi tanhaa ho ga.e mujh ko bhi tanhaa kar diya
45
Nuance
The word captures a sense of doubt and wariness, often reflecting a defensive stance against perceived threats. In poetry, it can evoke the isolation and loneliness that accompany mistrust.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use it to depict the inner turmoil of characters who struggle with trust. It highlights the barriers between hearts and the longing for connection.
Closing Insight
Mistrust casts shadows where light seeks to enter.