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zeal

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/ziːl/ · ze-al

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Meanings

nounformal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

کسی مقصد یا ہدف کے حصول میں بڑی توانائی یا جوش و خروش۔

جذبہ

jazba

Synonyms

enthusiasmpassionfervorجوشپرجوشیعزم

Antonyms

apathyindifferencedisinterestبے حسیعدم دلچسپیسکوت

Common Collocations

  • zeal for learning
  • zeal in pursuit
  • zeal for justice

Example Sentences

Her zeal for social justice was evident in her community work.

اس کا سماجی انصاف کے لیے جذبہ اس کے کمیونٹی کام میں واضح تھا۔

Us ka samaji insaf ke liye jazba is ke community kaam mein wazeh tha.

He approached his studies with zeal and enthusiasm.

اس نے اپنی پڑھائی کو جذبے اور جوش کے ساتھ approached کیا۔

Us ne apni parhai ko jazbe aur josh ke sath approached kiya.

The team's zeal won them the championship.

ٹیم کا جذبہ انہیں چیمپئن شپ دلایا۔

Team ka jazba unhe championship dilaya.

Easily Confused With

zealot:A zealot is a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, whereas zeal refers to the enthusiasm or energy towards that cause.

Word Family

zealous
adjectiveپرجوش

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of zeal as being 'zestful' in your pursuits.

Imagine a person passionately working on their favorite hobby with great energy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

شوق سے بڑھ کے جوش ہے حیات میں، خود کو جو کچھ دیو گے وہ یہیں پاؤ گے۔

Shauq se barh ke josh hai hayat mein, Khud ko jo kuch dioge woh yahin paoge.

Beyond desire, there is passion in life; what you give to yourself, you shall find here.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جذبہ کر، سب کچھ کر۔

Jazba kar, sab kuch kar.

With zeal, you can achieve anything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "zelus" — fervor or enthusiasm

First known use: 15th century

The word 'zeal' has evolved from the Latin word 'zelus', reflecting a strong passion or enthusiasm for a cause.