hairaani(f): anxiety, surprise

Description of hairaani: Hairaani is an Urdu word meaning astonishment, bewilderment, or a sense of wonder mixed with disbelief at life's ironies. Unlike mere surprise, which fades quickly, hairaani lingers as a profound emotional response to unexpected twists. Differs from shock, as it often carries a poetic melancholy rather than abrupt fear. In literature, it evokes the heartache of broken bonds, as in Arijit Singh's song where "Hairaani hoti hai, aankhen jo roti