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तिरस्कार

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Explanation तिरस्कार in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'तिरस्कार' (Tiraskar) often, but it is good to recognize it. Think of it as a very strong 'No' or a 'very bad feeling' toward someone. In simple terms, it means when you don't like someone and you treat them like they are not important at all. For an A1 student, you can remember it as 'bad respect'. If you see this word in a story, it usually means a bad person is being mean to a good person by ignoring them or making them feel small. You might hear it in basic cartoons or very simple stories where a villain shows 'tiraskar' to the hero. Just remember: it is a masculine noun, so we use 'ka' (का) and 'kiya' (किया). For example, 'Uska tiraskar' (His contempt/rejection). It's a bit too formal for basic 'I don't like you', but knowing it helps you understand when a situation is more serious than just a simple fight.

At the A2 level, you should start understanding the difference between 'not liking' someone and 'Tiraskar'. Tiraskar is a noun that means 'contempt' or 'disdain'. You use it when someone is rejected or looked down upon. For example, if a rich man ignores a poor man's help, that is 'tiraskar'. Grammatically, you will see it in the pattern 'X ka tiraskar karna' (to treat X with contempt). At this level, you can use it to describe simple social situations in your writing or speaking. It's a step up from 'apman' (insult). While 'apman' is saying something bad, 'tiraskar' is an attitude. If you are reading a simple Hindi news snippet or a short story, 'tiraskar' will appear when a character is rejected by their family or community. It's a useful word to describe feelings of being unwanted or unvalued. You should practice the sentence: 'Mujhe uska tiraskar pasand nahi' (I don't like his disdain).

As a B1 learner, you can now use 'तिरस्कार' (Tiraskar) to add nuance to your descriptions of human emotions and social dynamics. You should understand that 'tiraskar' is not just a personal feeling but can also be a social action. For instance, 'samajik tiraskar' (social boycott or social contempt) is a common phrase. You can use it in essays to discuss how certain groups are treated in society. At this level, you should also be aware of its synonyms like 'upeksha' (neglect) and how they differ. 'Tiraskar' is more active and harsh. You might use it in a sentence like: 'Vah apne doston ke tiraskar se dukhi tha' (He was sad because of his friends' contempt). You should also be comfortable with the adjective form 'tiraskrit' (rejected/despised), which describes the person who has faced 'tiraskar'. This level requires you to use the word in more complex sentence structures, such as using it as a reason for a character's actions in a story summary.

At the B2 level, you should be able to appreciate the literary and formal weight of 'तिरस्कार'. You will encounter this word in classic literature (like the works of Premchand) and in high-level journalism. You should understand the psychological depth it conveys—the idea of 'worthlessness' attributed to the object of contempt. You can use it to debate complex topics like human rights, where the 'tiraskar' of basic rights is a serious issue. You should also be able to distinguish it from 'ghrina' (hatred). While hatred is an intense dislike, 'tiraskar' includes a sense of superiority. A B2 student should be able to use the word in compound expressions like 'tiraskar-purna' (full of contempt). For example: 'Usne meri sahayata ka tiraskar-purna asweekar kiya' (He rejected my help with a look of utter disdain). Your vocabulary should now include the ability to use this word to describe systemic issues and subtle emotional shifts in formal speeches or writing.

For C1 learners, 'तिरस्कार' becomes a tool for sophisticated analysis. You should be able to use it in academic writing or literary criticism to discuss themes of alienation, social hierarchy, and existential rejection. At this level, you understand the philosophical implications of 'tiraskar' as a denial of the 'other'. You can analyze how authors use 'tiraskar' to build conflict in a plot. You should also be familiar with related Sanskritized terms and how 'tiraskar' fits into the broader spectrum of 'Rasa' (emotions) in Indian aesthetics, specifically its relation to 'Bibhatsa' (disgust) or 'Raudra' (anger). You can use it in sentences that involve abstract concepts: 'Adhunikta ne purani paramparaon ka tiraskar kar diya hai' (Modernity has shown contempt for/rejected old traditions). Your usage should be flawless in terms of gender agreement and collocation with verbs like 'jhelna' (to endure) or 'sehna' (to bear).

At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'तिरस्कार'. You can use it with all its subtle connotations in any context, from legal arguments to poetic expressions. You understand its etymological roots and can play with the word in creative writing to evoke specific cultural responses. You can use it to describe the 'existential disdain' found in modern philosophy or the 'systemic scorn' in political theory. You are capable of distinguishing between 'tiraskar', 'avhelna', 'anadar', and 'hikarat' with precision, choosing the exact word that fits the register of your discourse. You can also use the word in its various derived forms effortlessly. For a C2 speaker, 'tiraskar' is not just a word for contempt; it is a concept that encompasses a wide range of human behaviors involving the negation of value. You might use it in a complex sentence like: 'Yah kewal ek vyakti ka nahi, balki un samast mulyon ka tiraskar hai jinpar hamara samaj tika hai' (This is not just the contempt of one individual, but a scorn for all the values upon which our society is built).

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तिरस्कार in 30 Seconds

Tiraskar is a Hindi masculine noun meaning contempt, disdain, or the act of looking down on someone as worthless.
It is a formal and literary word, often used with the verb 'karna' (to do) or 'hona' (to be).
It differs from simple anger or insult by implying a sense of superiority and total rejection of the other person's value.
Commonly found in news, literature, and serious social discussions to describe rejection or social boycotts.

The Hindi word तिरस्कार (Tiraskar) is a powerful noun that translates primarily to 'contempt', 'disdain', or 'scorn'. It is derived from the Sanskrit roots 'tiras' (across or aside) and 'kar' (doing), effectively meaning to 'put aside' or 'cast away'. In a social context, it represents a profound lack of respect, often accompanied by a feeling of superiority over the person or thing being looked down upon. Unlike simple anger or dislike, tiraskar implies that the object of the emotion is unworthy of even basic consideration or dignity. It is the act of treating someone as if they are beneath notice or value.

Social Context: In Indian society, tiraskar is often used in literature and formal discourse to describe the rejection of an individual by a group, or the disdain shown by a powerful person toward a subordinate. It carries a heavy emotional weight, suggesting a wound to one's self-respect (atma-samman).

किसी का तिरस्कार करना मानवता के विरुद्ध है। (To treat someone with contempt is against humanity.)

When you use this word, you are describing a situation where someone has been actively belittled. It is common in historical dramas, political speeches, and classical literature (Sahitya). For instance, if a king ignores the plea of a beggar with a sneer, that act is described as tiraskar. In modern settings, it might describe the way a corporate elite treats a blue-collar worker, or how a bully treats a victim. It is not just an internal feeling; it is often an outward action of rejection.

Emotional Nuance: The word evokes a sense of coldness. Anger is hot, but tiraskar is often cold and calculated. It is the ultimate denial of the other person's importance.

उसकी आँखों में मेरे लिए केवल तिरस्कार था। (There was only disdain for me in her eyes.)

You will also find this word in religious or philosophical texts where it refers to the 'rejection' of worldly pleasures (sansarik tiraskar) in favor of spiritual growth. However, in daily life, it mostly remains a term for social or personal rejection. It is a masculine noun, so we say 'tiraskar kiya' (did contempt/rejected) or 'tiraskar hua' (contempt happened/was rejected).

Using तिरस्कार correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as a masculine noun. It is almost always paired with the helper verb 'करना' (to do) or 'होना' (to be/happen). When you want to say 'to despise' or 'to treat with contempt', you use the phrase तिरस्कार करना (tiraskar karna).

Grammatical Pattern: Subject + Object + का (ka) + तिरस्कार + करना (karna). Example: 'राम ने श्याम का तिरस्कार किया' (Ram treated Shyam with contempt).

गरीबों का तिरस्कार करना पाप है। (It is a sin to treat the poor with disdain.)

In more advanced usage, you might see it used as an adjective-like noun in compound sentences. For example, 'तिरस्कारपूर्ण दृष्टि' (a look full of contempt). Here, 'पूर्ण' (full of) is added to the noun to describe a gaze or a glance. This is very common in Hindi novels to describe a character's reaction without using many words.

समाज ने उसके विचारों का तिरस्कार किया। (Society rejected/showed contempt for his ideas.)

Another common usage is in the passive voice: 'उसका तिरस्कार हुआ' (He was treated with contempt). This is useful when the focus is on the victim rather than the perpetrator. In formal writing, such as news reports about discrimination, you will see 'तिरस्कार' used to describe systemic exclusion or social boycotts. It is a formal word, so it adds a layer of seriousness to your speech.

You are most likely to encounter तिरस्कार in formal and literary settings rather than in casual street slang. In everyday conversation, people might use simpler words like 'beizzati' (insult) or 'ignore karna'. However, tiraskar appears frequently in Hindi news, literature, and television dramas.

Literature and Arts: In Hindi poetry (Kavita) and stories (Kahani), this word is used to describe the internal pain of a character who feels rejected by their lover or society. It captures the 'bitterness' of rejection.

वह अपने पिता के तिरस्कार को सह नहीं सका। (He could not bear his father's contempt.)

In Bollywood movies, specifically period dramas or intense family sagas, a character might shout, 'मेरा तिरस्कार मत करो!' (Do not treat me with such disdain!). It provides a more dramatic and heavier tone than 'mera apman mat karo'. It suggests that the person is being treated as if they don't exist or don't matter.

जनता की भावनाओं का तिरस्कार महँगा पड़ेगा। (Disregarding/scorn for the public's feelings will prove costly.)

Finally, in legal or formal administrative Hindi (Rajbhasha), tiraskar can refer to the 'rejection' of an application or a proposal, though 'asweekar' is more common for simple rejection. Tiraskar adds a nuance of 'dismissive rejection'. Understanding this word allows you to grasp the emotional subtext in serious Hindi content.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing तिरस्कार (Tiraskar) with अपमान (Apman). While they are related, they are not identical. Apman is a direct insult—calling someone names or shouting at them. Tiraskar is more about the attitude of considering someone worthless. You can insult someone you respect (out of anger), but you only show tiraskar to someone you look down upon.

Gender Agreement: Learners often treat it as feminine because it ends in a 'r' sound, but it is masculine. Incorrect: 'उसकी तिरस्कार'. Correct: 'उसका तिरस्कार'.

गलत: उसने मेरी तिरस्कार की। सही: उसने मेरा तिरस्कार किया।

Another mistake is using it in very casual, friendly contexts. If a friend forgets to call you, saying 'तुमने मेरा तिरस्कार किया' sounds overly dramatic and almost poetic. It's like saying 'You have treated me with utter disdain' when you just meant 'You ignored me'. For casual 'ignoring', use 'ignore karna' or 'ansuna karna'.

Lastly, pronunciation can be tricky. Ensure you pronounce the 'ri' sound in 'Ti-ras-kar' clearly. Some learners pronounce it like 'Traskar', which is incorrect. It has three distinct syllables: Ti - ras - kar.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for negative social interactions. Understanding the synonyms for तिरस्कार helps you choose the right word for the right intensity. The most common alternative is अनादर (Anadar), which simply means 'disrespect'. It is slightly milder than tiraskar.

Upeksha (उपेक्षा): This means 'neglect' or 'ignoring'. If tiraskar is an active looking-down-upon, upeksha is a passive failure to give attention. They are often used together in literature.
Avhelna (अवहेलना): This means 'disregard' or 'defiance', often used in the context of rules or orders. 'Aadesh ki avhelna' means disregarding an order.

उसने समाज की परंपराओं का तिरस्कार किया। (He showed contempt for social traditions.)

Other words include हिकारत (Hikarat), which is an Urdu-origin word very common in Hindi poetry that means 'hatred mixed with contempt'. If you want to say someone 'spurned' or 'kicked away' something, the word दुत्कार (Dutkar) is used. Dutkar is more visceral and physical.

In academic contexts, you might hear वर्जन (Varjan) for exclusion, but tiraskar remains the most common term for the emotional state of contempt.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The root 'tiras' is also related to the English word 'trans-', meaning across. So, 'tiraskar' is literally 'putting something across/away'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /tɪ.ɾəs.kɑːɾ/

US /tɪ.rəs.kɑːr/

Primary stress is on the second syllable 'ras'.

Rhymes With

नमस्कार (Namaskar) पुरस्कार (Puraskar) संस्कार (Sanskar) उपकार (Upkar) अधिकार (Adhikar) प्रकार (Prakar) आकार (Aakar) विकार (Vikar)

Common Errors

Pronouncing it as 'Traskar' (skipping the 'i').
Using a retroflex 'T' instead of a dental 'T'.
Pronouncing 'kar' like 'ker'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Common in literature and news, easy to recognize once learned.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement and understanding of helper verbs.

Speaking 4/5

Formal word, might sound too dramatic if used in the wrong context.

Listening 3/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to pick up in formal speech.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

अपमान आदर सम्मान करना होना

Learn Next

उपेक्षा अवहेलना तिरस्कृत घृणा

Advanced

भर्त्सना दुत्कार बहिष्कार लांछन अवमानना

Grammar to Know

Masculine Noun Agreement

उसका (His) तिरस्कार, न कि उसकी (Her) तिरस्कार।

Compound Verbs with 'Karna'

तिरस्कार + करना = To treat with contempt.

Use of Postpositions

X 'का' तिरस्कार (Contempt of X).

Adjective Formation

Adding '-purna' to make 'tiraskarpurna' (contemptuous).

Passive Voice with 'Hona'

उसका तिरस्कार हुआ (He was treated with contempt).

Examples by Level

उसका तिरस्कार मत करो।

Do not treat him with contempt.

Masculine noun, used with 'mat' for negative command.

राम ने मेरा तिरस्कार किया।

Ram treated me with disdain.

Past tense 'kiya' agrees with 'tiraskar'.

यह तिरस्कार अच्छा नहीं है।

This contempt is not good.

Adjective 'achha' agrees with the masculine noun.

वह तिरस्कार से डरता है।

He is afraid of rejection/contempt.

Postposition 'se' used for 'from/of'.

क्या तुम मेरा तिरस्कार करोगे?

Will you treat me with disdain?

Future tense 'karoge' for 'you'.

तिरस्कार करना बुरी बात है।

Treating with contempt is a bad thing.

Infinitive 'karna' used as a subject.

उसकी आँखों में तिरस्कार था।

There was contempt in his eyes.

'Tha' used for masculine singular past.

छोटे बच्चों का तिरस्कार मत करो।

Do not show contempt for small children.

Use of 'ka' as a possessive marker.

गरीब आदमी का तिरस्कार करना गलत है।

It is wrong to show contempt for a poor man.

Compound sentence with 'galat hai'.

उसने मेरी मदद का तिरस्कार किया।

He rejected my help with disdain.

Object 'madad' is feminine but 'tiraskar' is masculine.

समाज में उसका तिरस्कार हुआ।

He was treated with contempt in society.

Passive construction using 'hua'.

मुझे तुम्हारा तिरस्कार नहीं चाहिए।

I don't want your disdain.

Use of 'chahiye' for 'want'.

वह तिरस्कार सहने के लिए तैयार नहीं है।

He is not ready to bear the contempt.

Infinitive 'sahne' (to bear).

क्या तुमने उसके विचारों का तिरस्कार किया?

Did you show contempt for his ideas?

Interrogative sentence in past tense.

तिरस्कार से मन दुखी होता है।

The heart becomes sad because of contempt.

General truth in present tense.

उसने तिरस्कार भरी नज़र से देखा।

He looked with a glance full of contempt.

'Bhari' is an adjective modifying 'nazar'.

किसी की विफलता का तिरस्कार नहीं करना चाहिए।

One should not show contempt for someone's failure.

Use of 'chahiye' for moral obligation.

उसका तिरस्कार उसकी सबसे बड़ी हार थी।

Being treated with contempt was his biggest defeat.

Abstract noun usage as a subject.

लेखक ने समाज के तिरस्कार को अपनी कहानी में दिखाया है।

The author has shown the society's disdain in his story.

Present perfect tense.

वह अपने अपमान और तिरस्कार का बदला लेना चाहता है।

He wants to take revenge for his insult and contempt.

Use of 'aur' to link two nouns.

तिरस्कार सहना कायरता की निशानी है।

Bearing contempt is a sign of cowardice.

Gerundial use of 'sahna'.

उसने अपनी पुरानी आदतों का तिरस्कार कर दिया।

He rejected/showed contempt for his old habits.

Metaphorical use of the word.

आपका तिरस्कार मुझे और भी मज़बूत बनाएगा।

Your disdain will make me even stronger.

Future tense with 'banaega'.

भीड़ ने उस अपराधी का तिरस्कार किया।

The crowd showed contempt for that criminal.

Subject 'bheed' is feminine singular.

मानवीय मूल्यों का तिरस्कार विनाश की ओर ले जाता है।

The contempt for human values leads toward destruction.

Formal academic tone.

उसने तिरस्कारपूर्ण मुस्कान के साथ जवाब दिया।

He replied with a contemptuous smile.

Adjectival compound 'tiraskarpurna'.

कलाकार ने अपनी कला के तिरस्कार को गंभीरता से लिया।

The artist took the disdain for his art seriously.

Complex subject-object relation.

इतिहास गवाह है कि जनता का तिरस्कार करने वाले शासक गिर जाते हैं।

History is witness that rulers who show contempt for the public fall.

Relative clause with 'vane'.

उसे अपने परिवार से तिरस्कार के अलावा कुछ नहीं मिला।

He received nothing but contempt from his family.

Phrase 'ke alava' (besides/except).

तिरस्कार की भावना मन को कड़वा कर देती है।

The feeling of contempt makes the mind bitter.

Causative-like sense with 'kar deti hai'.

वैज्ञानिकों ने उसकी गलत थ्योरी का तिरस्कार किया।

Scientists rejected/showed disdain for his wrong theory.

Usage in professional context.

क्या यह तिरस्कार जानबूझकर किया गया था?

Was this contempt shown intentionally?

Passive voice in past tense.

बौद्धिक तिरस्कार अक्सर अज्ञानता का परिणाम होता है।

Intellectual disdain is often the result of ignorance.

Abstract philosophical statement.

उसकी कविताओं में सत्ता के प्रति तिरस्कार झलकता है।

Contempt for the establishment is reflected in his poems.

Use of 'jhalakta' (is reflected/evident).

हमें दूसरों की मान्यताओं का तिरस्कार करने से बचना चाहिए।

We should avoid showing contempt for others' beliefs.

Use of 'bachna' (to avoid).

उसने जिस तिरस्कार से मेरी बात काटी, वह असहनीय था।

The disdain with which he interrupted me was unbearable.

Relative pronoun 'jis'.

सामाजिक तिरस्कार व्यक्ति को एकांत की ओर धकेल देता है।

Social contempt pushes an individual toward solitude.

Sociological observation.

अभिजात वर्ग का आम आदमी के प्रति तिरस्कार स्पष्ट था।

The elite class's contempt for the common man was clear.

Formal vocabulary like 'abhijat varg'.

तिरस्कार की अग्नि में जलकर वह राख हो गया।

Burning in the fire of disdain, he turned to ash.

Poetic/Literary metaphor.

न्यायालय ने याचिका का तिरस्कार करते हुए उसे खारिज कर दिया।

The court, showing disdain for the petition, dismissed it.

Participle construction 'karte hue'.

उसका अस्तित्व ही जैसे समाज के लिए एक तिरस्कार था।

His very existence was like a scorn to society.

Existential tone.

दार्शनिक ने भौतिक सुखों के प्रति गहरा तिरस्कार व्यक्त किया।

The philosopher expressed deep disdain for material pleasures.

High-register verb 'vyakt kiya'.

यह तिरस्कार उस गहरे घाव की तरह है जो कभी नहीं भरता।

This contempt is like that deep wound which never heals.

Simile usage.

उसने अपने भाग्य का तिरस्कार किया और अपनी राह खुद बनाई।

He showed contempt for his fate and made his own path.

Heroic literary tone.

संस्कृति का तिरस्कार करना अपनी जड़ों को काटना है।

To show contempt for culture is to cut one's own roots.

Metaphorical reasoning.

उसके मौन में शब्दों से भी अधिक तिरस्कार था।

There was more disdain in his silence than in words.

Comparative structure with 'se bhi adhik'.

क्या आधुनिकता वास्तव में आध्यात्मिकता का तिरस्कार है?

Is modernity truly a disdain for spirituality?

Philosophical inquiry.

उसने तिरस्कार की पराकाष्ठा को छू लिया था।

He had touched the pinnacle of disdain.

Advanced idiom 'parakastha' (pinnacle).

Common Collocations

तिरस्कार करना

तिरस्कार सहना

सामाजिक तिरस्कार

तिरस्कारपूर्ण दृष्टि

तिरस्कार की भावना

घोर तिरस्कार

तिरस्कार झेलना

तिरस्कार का पात्र

तिरस्कार से देखना

तिरस्कार भरा पत्र

Common Phrases

तिरस्कार की आग

— The fire of contempt. Used to describe the burning pain of being rejected.

वह तिरस्कार की आग में जल रहा है।

खुला तिरस्कार

— Open or blatant disdain. When contempt is shown publicly.

यह नियमों का खुला तिरस्कार है।

तिरस्कार का घूँट पीना

— To swallow the bitter pill of contempt. To endure rejection silently.

उसने तिरस्कार का घूँट पी लिया।

मौन तिरस्कार

— Silent contempt. Showing disdain through silence.

उसका मौन तिरस्कार शब्दों से अधिक चुभता है।

तिरस्कार की दीवार

— A wall of disdain. A barrier created by lack of respect.

दोनों परिवारों के बीच तिरस्कार की दीवार है।

तिरस्कार की नज़र

— A look of disdain. A specific facial expression.

उसने मुझे तिरस्कार की नज़र से देखा।

तिरस्कार की पराकाष्ठा

— The height of contempt. Extreme disdain.

यह उसके तिरस्कार की पराकाष्ठा थी।

तिरस्कार की प्रवृत्ति

— A tendency toward contempt. A personality trait.

उसकी तिरस्कार की प्रवृत्ति उसे अकेला कर देगी।

तिरस्कार का शिकार

— Victim of contempt. Someone who is being looked down upon.

वह अक्सर तिरस्कार का शिकार होता है।

तिरस्कार का स्वर

— A tone of disdain. Speaking with contempt.

उसके स्वर में तिरस्कार था।

Often Confused With

तिरस्कार vs अपमान (Apman)

Apman is a direct insult; Tiraskar is a deeper feeling of disdain or worthlessness.

तिरस्कार vs उपेक्षा (Upeksha)

Upeksha is passive neglect; Tiraskar is active scorn or rejection.

तिरस्कार vs बहिष्कार (Bahishkar)

Bahishkar is a social boycott or formal exclusion; Tiraskar is the emotion behind it.

Idioms & Expressions

"तिरस्कार की खाक में मिलना"

— To be reduced to dust by contempt. To lose all dignity.

उसका सारा घमंड तिरस्कार की खाक में मिल गया।

Literary

"तिरस्कार का जहर"

— The poison of disdain. Describing the toxic nature of being rejected.

तिरस्कार का जहर सहना आसान नहीं है।

Poetic

"तिरस्कार की ठोकर मारना"

— To kick away with disdain. To reject something very harshly.

उसने दौलत को तिरस्कार की ठोकर मार दी।

Dramatic

"तिरस्कार की धूल उड़ाना"

— To treat something as worthless like dust.

उसने मेरी मेहनत की तिरस्कार की धूल उड़ा दी।

Colloquial

"तिरस्कार के आंसू"

— Tears shed due to being rejected or looked down upon.

उसकी आँखों में तिरस्कार के आंसू थे।

Emotional

"तिरस्कार की सूली"

— The cross of disdain. To be publicly shamed.

उसे समाज ने तिरस्कार की सूली पर चढ़ा दिया।

Metaphorical

"तिरस्कार का चांटा"

— A slap of disdain. A metaphorical blow to someone's pride.

उसकी सफलता आलोचकों के मुँह पर तिरस्कार का चांटा थी।

Strong

"तिरस्कार की बेड़ियाँ"

— Shackles of disdain. Feeling trapped by social rejection.

वह तिरस्कार की बेड़ियों में जकड़ा हुआ था।

Literary

"तिरस्कार का नर्क"

— The hell of disdain. A life filled with rejection.

उसका जीवन तिरस्कार का नर्क बन गया था।

Intense

"तिरस्कार की ओट"

— The cover of disdain. Using contempt as a defense mechanism.

उसने तिरस्कार की ओट में अपना दुख छिपाया।

Psychological

Easily Confused

तिरस्कार vs पुरस्कार (Puraskar)

They sound similar (rhyme).

Puraskar means 'award/reward', while Tiraskar means 'contempt/rejection'. They are total opposites.

उसे पुरस्कार मिला, तिरस्कार नहीं।

तिरस्कार vs संस्कार (Sanskar)

Both end in '-kar'.

Sanskar means 'values/culture/sacraments', while Tiraskar is 'disdain'.

अच्छे संस्कार वाला व्यक्ति किसी का तिरस्कार नहीं करता।

तिरस्कार vs अनादर (Anadar)

Similar meaning.

Anadar is general disrespect; Tiraskar is specific disdain and considering someone beneath you.

अनादर बुरा है, पर तिरस्कार और भी बुरा है।

तिरस्कार vs घृणा (Ghrina)

Overlapping emotions.

Ghrina is pure hatred; Tiraskar includes the element of 'looking down' on someone.

घृणा से तिरस्कार पैदा होता है।

तिरस्कार vs अवहेलना (Avhelna)

Both mean disregard.

Avhelna is usually for laws or advice; Tiraskar is for people or values.

नियमों की अवहेलna और लोगों का तिरस्कार दोनों गलत हैं।

Sentence Patterns

X का तिरस्कार मत करो।

मेरा तिरस्कार मत करो।

उसने X का तिरस्कार किया।

उसने मेरे काम का तिरस्कार किया।

X का तिरस्कार सहना मुश्किल है।

समाज का तिरस्कार सहना मुश्किल है।

X के मन में Y के लिए तिरस्कार है।

उसके मन में मेरे लिए तिरस्कार है।

X तिरस्कारपूर्ण तरीके से बोलता है।

वह तिरस्कारपूर्ण तरीके से बोलता है।

X का अस्तित्व तिरस्कार की पराकाष्ठा है।

उसका व्यवहार तिरस्कार की पराकाष्ठा है।

Any

X का तिरस्कार क्यों हुआ?

उसका तिरस्कार क्यों हुआ?

Any

तिरस्कार से बेहतर X है।

तिरस्कार से बेहतर उपेक्षा है।

Word Family

Nouns

तिरस्कार (Contempt)

तिरस्कारिता (State of being rejected)

Verbs

तिरस्कार करना (To despise/reject)

Adjectives

तिरस्कृत (Despised/Rejected)

तिरस्कारपूर्ण (Contemptuous)

अपमान

अनादर

उपेक्षा

घृणा

बहिष्कार

How to Use It

frequency

Common in written Hindi, moderate in spoken Hindi.

Common Mistakes

Usne meri tiraskar ki. → Usne mera tiraskar kiya.
Tiraskar is masculine; the possessive and verb must be masculine.
Mujhe tiraskar lag raha hai. → Mujhe tiraskar mehsus ho raha hai.
You don't 'feel' (lagna) contempt like a physical sensation; you 'experience/feel' (mehsus karna) it.
Maine pani ka tiraskar kiya. → Maine pani lene se mana kiya.
Using 'tiraskar' for refusing a drink is too dramatic unless the drink was an insult.
Tiraskar-purni nazar. → Tiraskar-purna nazar.
The suffix is '-purna', not '-purni', even if 'nazar' is feminine.
Traskar. → Tiraskar.
Don't omit the first vowel 'i'. It is three syllables.

Tips

Gender Check

Always remember 'Tiraskar' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners. 'Uska tiraskar' not 'uski'.

Pairing

Pair it with 'upeksha' in your writing to sound more like a native speaker. 'Tiraskar aur upeksha' is a common literary duo.

The 'Ri' Sound

Ensure the 'Ti' is short and the 'ras' is the focus. Don't say 'Tee-raas-kar'; keep it 'Ti-ras-kar'.

Social Weight

Understand that in India, showing 'tiraskar' to elders is a major social taboo. Use it carefully in social contexts.

Compound Words

Use 'tiraskar-purna' to describe looks or letters. It makes your Hindi sound very sophisticated.

Context Clues

When you see 'tiraskar' in a story, look for words like 'rona' (crying) or 'dukh' (sadness) nearby to understand the impact.

Dramatic Effect

Use this word in a speech to show strong disapproval. It has much more impact than 'mujhe pasand nahi'.

News Keywords

In news reports, 'tiraskar' often refers to the rejection of a policy or a social group.

Opposites

Remember it alongside 'Puraskar' (Award). One is a prize, the other is a 'price' you pay in respect.

Not for 'No'

Don't use it for simple refusals. 'I don't want water' is not 'tiraskar'. It's only for lack of respect.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Tiras' + 'Kar'. 'Tiras' sounds like 'Tears'. If you treat someone with 'Tiraskar', you bring 'Tears' to them because of your 'Kar' (action).

Visual Association

Imagine a king turning his head away from a person kneeling before him. That 'turning away' is Tiraskar.

Word Web

Contempt Rejection Scorn Disdain Unworthy Superiority Social Boycott Coldness

Challenge

Try to use 'tiraskar' in a sentence about a movie character you dislike. Write it down and read it aloud three times.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'तिरस्कार' (tiraskāra). It is a compound of 'तिरस्' (tiras) meaning 'aside' or 'across' and 'कार' (kāra) meaning 'doing' or 'action'.

Original meaning: The act of putting aside or looking away from something as if it is not worthy of attention.

Indo-Aryan / Sanskrit.

Cultural Context

Be careful when using this word; it is very strong. Calling someone's actions 'tiraskar' is a serious accusation of being dehumanizing.

English speakers might find it similar to 'scorn' or 'shunning'. It is stronger than just 'being mean'.

The rejection of Karna in the Mahabharata due to his caste is a classic example of 'tiraskar'. Premchand's stories often depict the 'tiraskar' of the poor by the zamindars (landlords). Kabir's poetry often speaks against the 'tiraskar' of the low-born by the high-born.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Social Rejection

समाज का तिरस्कार
जातिगत तिरस्कार
बहिष्कार और तिरस्कार
अकेलापन और तिरस्कार

Personal Relationships

प्रेम में तिरस्कार
मित्र का तिरस्कार
तिरस्कारपूर्ण व्यवहार
तिरस्कार सहना

Formal/Legal

याचिका का तिरस्कार
आदेश का तिरस्कार
न्यायालय का तिरस्कार
नियमों का तिरस्कार

Literature/Arts

तिरस्कार की कथा
नायक का तिरस्कार
तिरस्कारपूर्ण संवाद
काव्य में तिरस्कार

Self-Reflection

आत्म-तिरस्कार
खुद का तिरस्कार
ग्लानि और तिरस्कार
तिरस्कार से मुक्ति

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपने कभी किसी फिल्म में नायक का तिरस्कार होते देखा है?"

"आपके विचार में तिरस्कार और अपमान में क्या अंतर है?"

"क्या समाज को अपराधियों का तिरस्कार करना चाहिए?"

"यदि कोई आपका तिरस्कार करे, तो आप क्या करेंगे?"

"क्या तिरस्कार किसी व्यक्ति को बदलने के लिए प्रेरित कर सकता है?"

Journal Prompts

उस समय के बारे में लिखें जब आपने महसूस किया कि किसी ने आपका तिरस्कार किया है। आपने कैसा महसूस किया?

क्या आपको लगता है कि आधुनिक समाज में तिरस्कार की भावना बढ़ रही है? विस्तार से लिखें।

तिरस्कार और उपेक्षा के बीच के अंतर को उदाहरणों के साथ स्पष्ट करें।

एक कहानी लिखें जहाँ एक व्यक्ति अपने तिरस्कार का बदला अपनी सफलता से लेता है।

क्या आत्म-तिरस्कार (self-contempt) सुधार का एक तरीका हो सकता है या यह केवल हानिकारक है?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'Mera tiraskar' (My contempt) and 'Tiraskar kiya gaya' (Contempt was shown).

It's better to use 'asweekar' (rejection) or 'mana karna' (to refuse) for objects. 'Tiraskar' implies a personal disdain. If you say you 'tiraskar' a gift, it means you think the gift is trash or insulting.

'Apman' is a specific act of insult (like shouting). 'Tiraskar' is an attitude of scorn. You can be 'apmanit' (insulted) once, but 'tiraskar' is often a prolonged feeling or a total rejection of your worth.

It is used, but it sounds formal. In casual Hindi, people might say 'beizzati' or just 'ignore'. Use 'Tiraskar' when you want to be serious or dramatic.

You can say 'तिरस्कार महसूस करना' (Tiraskar mehsus karna) or 'मन में तिरस्कार होना' (Man mein tiraskar hona).

The most direct opposite is 'Samman' (Honor) or 'Aadar' (Respect).

Yes, you can show 'tiraskar' for rules, traditions, or ideas. Example: 'Usne purani paramparaon ka tiraskar kiya' (He showed contempt for old traditions).

'Tiraskrit' is the past participle/adjective form. It means 'rejected', 'despised', or 'scorned'. Example: 'Tiraskrit vyakti' (A rejected person).

Yes, it is a pure Sanskrit (Tatsam) word used in Hindi.

You can say: 'Bullying doosron ka tiraskar karne ka ek roop hai' (Bullying is a form of showing contempt for others).