Kränkung

hurt feelings, slight, offence

noun KRAEN-koong Rare

Usage Note

Kränkung describes the feeling of being hurt or slighted, especially to one's pride. It is the result of kränken (to hurt or offend). Eine tiefe Kränkung (a deep hurt) is a common collocation.

Examples

"Die beiläufige Bemerkung war für sie eine tiefe Kränkung."

Natural Translation

The offhand remark was a deep hurt for her.

Literal Translation

The offhand remark was for her a deep hurt.

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