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вздо́рный — meaning in English

vzdornyy

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English meaning

  • cockamamie adj Ridiculous, implausible, or poorly thought out.
  • contentious adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
  • crotchety adj Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
  • feisty adj Full of spirit and energy; not afraid to stand up for oneself.
  • petulant adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.

Senses

вздо́рный is used for these senses in English:

  • cockamamie (informal) Foolish, ill-considered, silly, unbelievable.
  • contentious Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
  • crotchety Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
  • feisty Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.
  • petulant Childishly irritable.

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