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ءمض

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of resolve, determination, and steadfastness, often in the face of opposition or doubt. It can also extend to meanings of falsehood, doubt, or insincerity when one's outward expression contradicts their inner state.

Derived headwords

أَمِضَverb
  1. 1.
    to be resoluteclassical

    To be determined and unwavering in one's resolve, not caring about reproach.

  2. 2.
    to be insincereclassical

    To outwardly express something different from what one truly intends or feels.

أَمِضٌّadjective
  1. 1.
    resoluteclassical

    Possessing firm resolve and determination, remaining steadfast in one's heart.

  2. 2.
    insincereclassical

    One who outwardly says or shows something contrary to their inner feelings or intentions.

الأَمِضُّnoun
  1. 1.
    falsehoodclassical

    That which is untrue or baseless.

  2. 2.
    doubtclassical

    Uncertainty or skepticism.

Parallel reading

أي عزم ولم يبال من المعاتبة، وعزيمته باقية في قلبه
Meaning to be resolute and not care about reproach, with one's resolve remaining in their heart.
إذا أبدى لسانه غير ما يريده فقد أمض فهو أمض
If one's tongue expresses other than what they desire, they have become insincere, and they are insincere.
الأمض: الباطل، وقيل: الشك
Al-Amaddu: Falsehood, and it is said: Doubt.
إن ما أنبأتك به لحق ما فيه أمض
Indeed, what I have informed you of is the truth, there is no falsehood in it.