- (an) unkind remark
- обидное замечание
Большой англо-русский учебный словарь сочетаемости. Кауль М.Р., Хидекель С.С. 2010.
(an) unkind remark
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unkind */ — UK [ʌnˈkaɪnd] / US adjective Word forms unkind : adjective unkind comparative unkinder superlative unkindest unfriendly, insulting, or cruel an unkind remark unkind to: You re being very unkind to your sister. Derived words: unkindly adverb… … English dictionary
unkind — un|kind [ ʌn kaınd ] adjective * unfriendly, insulting, or cruel: an unkind remark unkind to: You re being very unkind to your sister. ╾ un|kind|ly adverb ╾ un|kind|ness noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unkind — adjective nasty, unpleasant, or cruel: an unkind remark (+ to): Her husband is very unkind to her. unkindly adverb unkindness noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
unkind*/ — [ʌnˈkaɪnd] adj unfriendly, insulting, or cruel an unkind remark[/ex] You re being very unkind to your sister.[/ex] unkindly adv unkindness noun [U] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
unkind — [[t]ʌnka͟ɪnd[/t]] unkinder, unkindest 1) ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ to n, it v link ADJ to inf If someone is unkind, they behave in an unpleasant, unfriendly, or slightly cruel way. You can also describe someone s words or actions as unkind. All last… … English dictionary
cheap shot — noun 1. an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person • Hypernyms: ↑shot, ↑shaft, ↑slam, ↑dig, ↑barb, ↑jibe, ↑gibe 2. an illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence … Useful english dictionary
bruise — /broohz/, v., bruised, bruising, n. v.t. 1. to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin: The blow bruised his arm. Her pinching bruised the peaches. 2. to injure or hurt slightly, as with an insult or unkind remark: to bruise a… … Universalium
aspersion — as|per|sion [əˈspə:ʃən, ʒən US əˈspə:rʒən] n formal [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: aspersio throwing drops of water on to someone in a religious ceremony , from aspergere, from ad to + spargere to scatter ] an unkind remark or an unfair… … Dictionary of contemporary English
jibe — jibe1 gibe [dʒaıb] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: JIBE22] an unkind remark intended to make someone seem silly ▪ She was tired of his cheap jibes. jibe 2 jibe2 v [Sense: 1; Date: 1800 1900; Origin: Origin unknown.] [S … Dictionary of contemporary English
barb — [[t]bɑ͟ː(r)b[/t]] barbs 1) N COUNT A barb is a sharp curved point near the end of an arrow or fish hook which makes it difficult to pull out. 2) N COUNT A barb is an unkind remark meant as a criticism of someone or something. The barb stung her… … English dictionary
aspersion — noun cast aspersions on to make an unkind remark or an unfair judgment: Are you casting aspersions on my wife s character? … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
