taghaaful(m): neglect

Description of taghaaful:

Taghaful , an Urdu word derived from Arabic, denotes feigned negligence or deliberate overlooking of something, often with intentional indifference while being fully aware. Unlike mere inconsideration, which implies careless inattention to consequences, taghaful carries a purposeful connotation. Differs from simple negligence by involving conscious choice, such as ignoring faults to show mercy. In poetry, like Ghalib's ghazal, it evokes lovers' playful disregard: "Hamne maana ke taghaful na karoge lekin