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ذغمر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe negative character traits, specifically focusing on ill temper, malice, and persistent hatred. The derived terms denote individuals who are unpleasant, resentful, and hold grudges.

Derived headwords

الذَّغْمَرِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    ill-temperedclassical

    Describing someone who is of bad character and disposition, prone to anger and unpleasantness.

الذَّغْمُورadjective
  1. 1.
    malicious, resentfulclassical

    Referring to a person who harbors malice and resentment, characterized by a persistent and unyielding hatred.

Parallel reading

الذغمري السيء الخلق
The ill-tempered one is of bad character.
وكذلك الذغمور، بالذال، الحقود الذي لا ينحل حقده
And likewise is the 'dhaghmūr', with a 'dhāl', the resentful one whose resentment does not resolve.