naaraaz(m): angry, anger

Description of naaraaz: Naaraaz is an Urdu word meaning displeased, upset, or angry, often due to a perceived offense or slight. Unlike khafa, which implies a deeper, more enduring grudge, naaraaz suggests a milder, more temporary state of annoyance that can be quickly resolved with apology. It differs from gusse by carrying an emotional layer of hurt feelings rather than pure rage. In poetry, like Ghalib's ghazals, it evokes lovers' playful sulks, as