обидный

Russian

Etymology

оби́да (obída) +‎ -ный (-nyj)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɐˈbʲidnɨj]
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Adjective

оби́дный • (obídnyj) (adverb оби́дно)

  1. offensive, slighting
  2. vexing, annoying, frustrating, disappointing

Usage notes

The Russian word "обидный" is often defined as "offensive" but its meaning is significantly wider than the comparatively narrow English word "offensive," which often presupposes a deliberate insult. "Обидный" can express a range of emotions from disappointment, to frustration, to anger, to annoyance, to a general sense of unfairness or injustice.

Declension

Derived terms

Phrases
  • до оби́дного (do obídnovo)
    • до оби́дного ма́ло (do obídnovo málo)
    • до оби́дного про́сто (do obídnovo prósto)