обидный

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Russian

Etymology

оби́да (obída) +‎ -ный (-nyj)

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Adjective

оби́дный (obídnyj)

  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.

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