Type: Adjective / Noun
Origin: From Arabic "توہم" (delusion, superstition) + "پرست" (worshipper/follower).
Definition: Refers to someone who strongly believes in superstitions, omens, or irrational fears.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Negative
Register: Formal, Religious, Social
Pragmatic Sense: Blind belief, irrationality
Domain Specificity: Common social/religious discussions
Synonyms (Urdu): خرافات پر یقین رکھنے والا، وہمی
Synonyms (English): irrational, believer in omens, superstitious person
Antonyms (Urdu): حقیقت پسند، عقلمند
Antonyms (English): rational, realistic, logical thinker
Key Nuances:
Implies ignorance or lack of logic.
Can also suggest cultural habits.
Used in critical contexts.
Usage Contexts:
Criticism of cultural practices.
Religious debates.
Family superstitions.
Example Sentences:
Urdu: وہ توہم پرست آدمی ہر بات کو نحوست سمجھتا ہے۔
English: That superstitious man sees bad luck in everything.
Urdu: توہم پرست لوگ کالے بلی کے راستہ کاٹنے کو برا مانتے ہیں۔
English: Superstitious people consider a black cat crossing their path unlucky.
Urdu: میں توہم پرست نہیں ہوں، میں حقیقت پر یقین رکھتا ہوں۔
English: I am not superstitious, I believe in reality.
Cultural Insight: Superstition is deeply rooted in South Asian culture, ranging from beliefs about omens, dreams, and spirits.
Related Terms:
وہم (Waham): illusion
نحوست (Nuhusat): bad luck
تقدیر (Taqdeer): destiny