Bujhdil
बुजदिल
booj-DIL
Bujhdil (बुजदिल) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a coward or someone lacking courage. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer BUJHDIL (7).
Meaning & usage
Bujhdil is a Hindi term used to describe a person who is cowardly or lacks courage. It is often used in a derogatory sense to criticize someone for not standing up in challenging situations. The word is derived from Persian, where 'bujh' means 'extinguished' and 'dil' means 'heart', metaphorically referring to someone whose heart is not 'lit' with bravery.
In a sentence
He was called a bujhdil for not speaking up during the meeting.
Bujhdil as a crossword answer
Bujhdil is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A coward or someone lacking courage” (7)
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