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No. 15,071 in Russian

позорными

"Позорными" means "shameful" or "disgraceful" in English.

In a sentence

  • Те действия были признаны позорными поступками.

    Those actions were deemed shameful deeds.

    In this sentence, the word 'позорными' is an adjective used in the instrumental plural form to describe 'деeds' as shameful, highlighting disgrace.

  • В некоторых культурах уклонение от обязанностей считается позорными для человека.

    In some cultures, avoiding responsibilities is considered shameful for a person.

    Here, 'позорными' serves as an adjective in the instrumental plural, modifying the concept of behaviors viewed as dishonorable within cultural contexts.

  • Она находила их шутки позорными и унизительными.

    She found their jokes shameful and humiliating.

    The adjective 'позорными' in this case is utilized to characterize the jokes in an instrumental plural form to express their discrediting nature.

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