злой
mean
unkind or cruel
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злой with English translation
злой usage examples
It was mean of him to hide her book.
Это было злым поступком с его стороны — спрятать её книгу.
Don't be mean; help if someone is lost.
Не будь злым, помоги, если кто‑то потерялся.
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злой belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
злой synonyms
What's the difference between злой / злобный / бессердечный / недобрый / подлый / жестокий
unkind; inclined to hurt or offend
He was mean and rude to the neighbors.
Он был злой и груб с соседями.
malicious; harboring spite or ill will
Her mean/malicious words deeply hurt him.
Её злобные слова глубоко ранили его.
heartless; completely lacking compassion
That was a heartless decision by management.
Это было бессердечное решение руководства.
unkind; not kind or friendly
He is an unkind person, but not cruel.
Он недобрый человек, но не жестокий.
despicable; deceitful or base in motive
That was a mean (despicable) act — to betray a friend.
Это был подлый поступок — предать друга.
cruel; causing physical or emotional suffering
He committed cruel acts during the war.
Он совершил жестокие поступки во время войны.
callous; emotionally hardened and insensitive
He is callous to others' suffering and rarely helps.
Он черств к чужим страданиям и редко помогает.
ruthless; showing no mercy or compassion
The ruthless tyrant suppressed any resistance.
Безжалостный тиран подавлял любое сопротивление.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce злой and what this word means
злой translation: mean. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce злой
[zloj]
злой translation
mean
злой examples
It was mean of him to hide her book.
злой transcription
[zloj]
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злой meaning: what does it mean?
жестокий или недоброжелательный по отношению к другим
злой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
злой is pronounced as [zloj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
злой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It was mean of him to hide her book. Translation: Это было злым поступком с его стороны — спрятать её книгу.
Is злой part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, злой (mean) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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