ghairat(f): pride, shame, modesty

Description of ghairat: Ghairat is an Urdu word denoting a fierce sense of honor, particularly tied to protecting family reputation, especially women, property, and rights against perceived shame or oppression. Unlike passive dignity, it demands active defense, often through confrontation or revenge. Differs from mere respect by compelling societal judgment and potential violence if compromised. In Urdu poetry, it evokes unyielding tribal pride, as in verses lamenting lost ghairat amid betrayal.