adjective C1 Spanish origin quixotic /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ · kwik-SOT-ik خیالیغیر حقیقیبے وقعت Roman Urdu: khayali ENGLISH MEANING Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Quixotic describes actions or ideas that are lofty, romantic, and noble in intention but lack practical grounding. It is often used to critique overly ambitious dreams that ignore real-world constraints. The word carries a[...]
noun B2 French origin quandary /ˈkwɒn.dri/ · KWAHN-dree دِلّی الجھنمعمہمشکل فیصلہ Roman Urdu: dile ki uljhan ENGLISH MEANING A state of uncertainty or doubt about what to do. A *quandary* is a mental puzzle where you cannot decide between two or more equally difficult options. It is often used when the decision involves moral, practical,[...]
noun B2 Latin origin altruism /ˈæltruːɪzəm/ · AL-troo-iz-um ایثارخیرسگزیناتِیسا Roman Urdu: eithar ENGLISH MEANING Self‑less concern for the welfare of others. Altruism refers to actions or attitudes that prioritize other people's needs above one's own, often without expecting any reward. It is commonly used to describe charitable behavior, volunteer work, or moral philosophy that values[...]
noun C1 English (derived from Persian place name via Arabic) origin serendipity /ˌserənˈdɪpɪti/ · seh-ruhn-DIP-ih-tee اچانک خوشگوار اتفاقخوش قسمتی سے ملنے والااتفاقی خوشی Roman Urdu: Achanak Khushgawar Ittifaq ENGLISH MEANING A happy accident or pleasant surprise that occurs unintentionally. Serendipity describes the phenomenon of finding something valuable or delightful while not specifically looking for it.[...]
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