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бе́дность — meaning in English

bednost

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English meaning

indigence noun Very great poverty.
misery noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
poverty noun The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.
want verb To wish for or desire something.

Senses

бе́дность is used for these senses in English:

indigence Extreme poverty or destitution.
misery (Extreme) poverty.
poverty The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
want (uncountable) Poverty.

misery — full definition

noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
noun Something that causes great unhappiness, such as hardship or poverty.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

нужда́ беда́ го́ре му́ка несча́стье страда́ние невзгода нищета́ беднота́ недоста́ток нехва́тка ску́дность