eigenwillig

idiosyncratic / headstrong / outlandish

English meaning: idiosyncratic / headstrong / outlandish
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Vocabulary package: Describing Personality
Dictionary: German words with E

eigenwillig in a sentence

Ihre eigenwillige Art gefiel nicht jedem.
Her idiosyncratic manner was not liked by everyone.

Comparative and superlative

eigenwillig → eigenwilliger → am eigenwilligsten

Word family

eigenwillig is built from eigen (own). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about eigenwillig

What is the comparative of eigenwillig?

eigenwillig → eigenwilliger → am eigenwilligsten.

What does eigenwillig mean in English?

eigenwillig means "idiosyncratic / headstrong / outlandish". For example: "Ihre eigenwillige Art gefiel nicht jedem." — "Her idiosyncratic manner was not liked by everyone."

What level is eigenwillig in German?

eigenwillig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the describing personality vocabulary.

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