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bounder

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/ˈbaʊndər/ · bound-er

A person who behaves in a dishonorable or unprincipled way.

Meanings

nouninformal

A person who behaves in a dishonorable or unprincipled way.

ایک ایسا شخص جو بے اصول یا بدعنوان طریقے سے برتاؤ کرتا ہے۔

باؤنڈر

bounder

Synonyms

cadscoundrelrogueبدعنواننکماچالاک

Antonyms

gentlemanhonest persondecent manشریفایماندارعزت دار

Common Collocations

  • social bounder
  • bounder character
  • bounder behavior

Example Sentences

He was considered a bounder for his behavior at the party.

اس کے پارٹی میں برتاؤ کی وجہ سے اسے باؤنڈر سمجھا گیا۔

Is ke party mein bartao ki wajah se use bounder samjha gaya.

Many people avoid dealing with him due to his bounder reputation.

بہت سے لوگ اس کے باؤنڈر شہرت کی وجہ سے اس کے ساتھ معاملات کرنے سے گریز کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log is ke bounder shohrat ki wajah se is ke sath maamlat karne se gurez karte hain.

She described him as a bounder after he broke his promise.

اس نے اپنی وعدہ توڑنے کے بعد اسے باؤنڈر کے طور پر بیان کیا۔

Us ne apni wada toadne ke baad use bounder ke tor par bayan kiya.

Easily Confused With

bounder:Unlike a gentleman, a bounder exhibits poor manners and social etiquette.

Word Family

bounding
verbچھلانگ لگانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'bounder' as someone who bounds away from decency.

Imagine a person jumping away from a formal gathering.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وجہ جو ہو بآب منہ پر آتی ہے۔

Wajah jo ho baab munh par aati hai.

The reason always surfaces.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "bound + er" — One who bounds or leaps; a term depicting someone who behaves poorly.

First known use: 19th century

The term 'bounder' originated in the 19th century, frequently used to describe a man of questionable social standing or one who behaves in a crude or dishonorable manner.